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