RICHARD D. SEDIVY 

Age 84 of Newbury Twp., Ohio passed away April 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 28, 1939 in Newbury Twp., to Frank and Molly (nee: Dezort) Sedivy.  Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 1961, stationed in Germany.  After his returning to Newbury, he married Linda (nee: Morris) in 1962.  It was there that they made their home and raised their two children. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. With that said, he was also a loving caregiver to wild animals that were injured or abandoned; he rescued many and nursed them back to health. He and the love of his life, Linda, his wife of 60 years traveled together to Alaska, Arizona and Colorado.  He also hunted in Alaska amongst other places with his best friends. 

Survivors include his wife, Linda (nee: Morris) Sedivy; son, Richard (Julee) Sedivy of Parkman; daughter, Laura Sedivy of Burton; grandchildren, Logan Sedivy and Austin Klatik; brother, Terry (Maria) Sedivy, of Newbury Twp.; and sister, Sharon (Robert) Dewey of Montville Twp. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Sedivy; sister, Barbara “Joann” Janek; and best friend Dave Yates. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 10 am – 12 pm at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio with a Memorial Service beginning at 12 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Newbury Center Cemetery, Newbury Township, Ohio. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or https://www.michaeljfox.org/.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio. 

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.