Richard H. “Rick” Chadwick, Jr., 64, of Berea and formerly of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Cleveland.

On July 17, 1949 in Tiffin, he was born to Richard H. and Aleta Mae (Hunker) Chadwick, Sr.

Rick is survived by his mother, Aleta of Berea; sister, Diane (Robert) Keller of Berea; nephews, Richard and Andrew; niece, Ashley; three great nephews, Jacob, Alex, and Emmett and a great niece, Elise.

He was preceded in death by is father, Richard in 2002.

Rick was a 1967 graduate of Tiffin Calvert and attended BGSU before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1969. He served in Vietnam as a Sergeant where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a V Device for heroic action on May 27, 1970 and the Army Commendation Medal for his achievements during his campaign. He was honorably discharged in 1971. He was an artist who excelled in drawing, enjoyed karate and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Rick was a former member of the D.A.V., V.F.W. Post #2858 and American Legion Post 169 in Tiffin.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with military honors being conducted by the United Veterans Council. A Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass.

Friends may visit and share stories with the family from 10-11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Catholic Schools.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.