Richard Kusar
October 31, 1979 ~ December 14, 2022
Richard “Rick” Kusar, age 43, of Perry, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born October 31, 1979, in Euclid Ohio. He married Mani Llamas on June 5, 2009 in Painesville, Ohio. Rick was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Rick worked at CRT as the Welding Dept. Manager. He worked at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant as the I&C Manager. He was a welder for Boilermakers Local #744 as well as a welding instructor at the Auburn Career Center. He was also an avid Cleveland sports fan as well as enjoying outdoor activities. His greatest love was spending time with his family. He took great pride in going to swimming and hockey meets and was very involved with all of his children’s activities. He was always busy, but made time for everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Mani Kusar; children, Javier and Emily; father, Richard (Donna) Kusar; mother, Lauren (Ed Sampson) Spaar; siblings, John (Julie) Kusar, Bill (Natalie) Kusar, Dan (Jessica) Kusar, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Ray) Johnston, Lacey Johnston, Nick Johnston and many loved nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 4-8 PM, Monday December 19, 2022 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held at 12 PM, Tuesday December 20, 2022 at the funeral home with Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
In memory of Richard
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Hugs and prayers your way for you Betsy and all your family members. What a great talented person in so many ways. He offered so much to his family and everyone he came in contact with. RIP – Ricky!
My thoughts and prayers go out to my friend Rick and his family. This is such a tragic and sad end for a truly kind and loving individual. We are all judged based on the contents of our heart and I know Rick had a beautiful, kind and loving heart. Rick we miss you and love you and will forever keep you in our mind and heart, thoughts and prayers. We pray that you look down on us from heaven and help to guide us on our way. Rest in peace my brother.
I never thought this day would come so soon… We had so many more memories to make, so much more to accomplish. I’ll miss you brother, until we meet again.
It is over now, Son. Rest and watch over your children anx the rest of us. Guide us. I love you.
Miss you and love you so much. Watch over your babies. My heart is broken.