Richard “Dick” H. Willey, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away at Toledo Hospital on January 2, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1931 in Fremont to Harold and Enora (Keiffer) Willey. He was a 1951 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) and National Defense Service Medal. He married Barbara Wahl on February 7, 1959 in Sandusky, OH and she survives.
Dick took over the family business where he owned and operated Fremont Implement Company until 1982. He then went to work for Beck Suppliers Inc. and drove cars for the Baumann Auto Group. He is a member of the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame and the National Farm Machinery Dealer Council where he received numerous awards. Dick loved old farm machinery, anything racing, attending many races including thirty-four consecutive Indy 500’s. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He will be missed by all.
Dick is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Barbara Willey, Fremont, OH; children, Debbie (Jim) Sherman, Houston, TX, Lynn (Bill) Quick, Cheryl (Tim) Sweeney, R.J. (Dana) Willey, all of Fremont, OH, Brian (Deborah) Willey, Calera, AL; brother, James Willey, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Betsy, Ryan and Shelly Quick, Sarah Richards, Amy Jo Trickett, Jake, Jenny and Tim Sweeney, Jr., Zach Willey, Maddie St. Marie, McKenna Willey and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joanne Hilty.
Visitation: Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 1 to 3 pm and 5 to 6 p.m. with a celebration of life ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m. Services will take place at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Memorials: Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame
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Donna and John
Debbie and Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are in our prayers.
Donna and John Liptak
The Kish Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our family will deeply miss Dick Willey. Such a sweet and very kind man who always had a smile on his face. We feel so blessed to have known him.
myrna frederick
Barbara;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I have not seen you in many years, my husband, Ronnie always thought lot of Dick. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Myrna Frederick
CAROL BELCHER
LYNN AND FAMILY …. SO VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR DAD. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. KNOW YOU AND YOURS ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GARY AND CAROL BELCHER
Elaine Cote
Jake,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. I will be thinking of you, Laura and your family through this sad time. Elaine Cote
Cathy Ettorre
Aunt Barbara, Debbie, Lynn, Cheryl, R.J., Brian and families,
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick. I will always remember him as a sweet, kind man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are will you all during this sad time.
Cathy & Ernie (Tony)
Dina Miller
Barb
So sorry to hear about Dick passing away. I will pray that God gives you and your family comfort and strength in this time of sorrow.
Dina Miller
Mark King
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Willey. With a smile on his face, he was the lead of an amazing family. He will be missed by many. May you find some peace in your fond memories. You all have my deepest sympathy!
Mark and Susan King
Barbara and Roger Smith
Barb , Sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger drove cars with Dick and we graduated together in 51. Roger and Barbara Collins Smith..
Mindy Brown
My deepest sympathies to you all with this tremendous loss. His love of life will be remembered as it shines through each one of you.
Much love,
Mindy Brown