Richard Zapp
April 19, 1956 ~ June 15, 2022
Richard “Buckwheat” Zapp, 66, passed on Wednesday June 15th, 2022. Richard was born April 19, 1956 to John & Tressa Zapp. Buckwheat loved all things involving race cars, talking about his grandchildren and helping everyone and anyone.
A 1974 graduate of Madison High School, Richard has been a renowned and beloved resident of Madison, Ohio for 60+ years. Richard, an owner of Williams & Hathaway Auto Parts, a permanent fixture at Napa Auto Parts, loved nothing more than helping every single person that walked through the front door. Being a selfless servant to others was one of his most important things in his life up until the day he passed.
Richard is survived by his children Rebecca (Stephen) Klima, Tommy (Ashley) Zapp and Elizabeth (Steve) Stebner; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Phylis, Lilian, Carol, Rosie, Marilyn; brothers, Robert, Alex, Dan. He was preceded in death by siblings, John Zapp Jr. and Tressa Beech; and brother-in-law, Ron Hupertz.
A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday June 25th at Crossroads Church 6685 Middle Ridge Road Madison, Ohio 44057. Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My sincerest condolences to the Zapp family. May love and fond memories quickly replace grief.
Dear Zapp Family, I don’t even know where to begin. I will miss Buckwheat so much.
My brother Warren Brown was a little brother to him. Warren & I will miss him so much. This is truly a very sad loss. Everyone knew Buckwheat and he knew everyone! I love you “Wheat”. R.I.P. buddy! The world is a much sadder place without you.
Sorry for your family lost. Buckwheat we knew from Hathaway parts shore. Sending prayer to the family
I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I saw Buckwheat a lot at the track growing up and at the hardware store. He was a good man. Comfort to all of you.
We knew “Buckwheat” for many moons!! He was a nice guy! He will be missed! Our most sincere condolences and prayers goes out to the family and all the friends friends.🙏🏻
In memory of Richard
“Buckwheat”
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Went to vo-ed with Rick years ago and recently moved back to Ohio.
Rick was indeed a kind hearted soul and everybody liked him there.
RIP “Buckwheat”. I am so sorry to hear this. You were a great boss and friend back when I worked at Williams and Hathaway.. you lived life to the fullest. Now you are with God learning so much more!! Rest in peace and God bless your whole family.😢🙏🏼