Richard Welsby Poling
May 18, 1965 ~ December 29, 2021
Richard Welsby Poling, 56, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2021. Rich was born on May 18, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio. Rich is survived by his mother, Carolyn Welsby Bowen (stepfather James); father, Richard G. Poling; his beloved children Nicholas, Ryan, and Allison; sister, Lisa Poling Nichols; brother, Kurt Poling (Melanie), and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his partner, Vicky Cameron.After graduating from Mentor High School and Willoughby Tech Center, Rich worked in the automotive industry. Rich's love for cars and driving started as a young boy, constantly speeding around in his Hot Wheels car and repeatedly wearing out the tires. Rich was extremely knowledgeable about auto and diesel mechanics and could fix just about anything. Rich also took great joy in serving neighbors and others. Rich never met a stranger and talked with everyone who crossed his path and therefore had many friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved to be the family clown. Rich was also an animal lover and rescued many animals through the years. Rich was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend to all and will be deeply missed. A memorial service is being planned for Spring 2022.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Feeding Ministry at St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville, Ohio. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Lisa – my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Stay strong and keep your light shining bright.
Roch was a second father to me. I met him in the rooms and became close. If anyone needed something he would help them. Since my father passed in 2012 rich offered to give me away when i got married. He was going to do it in honor of my father. I called him my AA dad 🙂 it broke my heart when i got the news that he had passed. I had just seen jim a few weeks ago and he was telling me about his next surgery. He will be missed so mich. I love you mu AA dad and will miss you but I will always keep you in my heart. To his dad ,my AA grandpa as rich said when i met him, if there is anything i can do please contact me at 4408533073. Love you dad and please watch over us.
Was just thinking about the days working at Oconnors. You were a blast to work with . Found out not to long ago you passed away . Rest in heaven brother