Visitation:
Thursday, July 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard, Ohio 44890
Service:
Thursday, July 2, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard, Ohio 44890
Richard A. Myers, age 73, longtime resident of Willard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Meadows of Osborne Park in Huron, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1952 in Willard to the late Harold and Helen (Passlor) Myers.
Rich worked for the Willard Fire Department for 40 years, serving as Fire Chief for 12 of those years. During his employment, he was awarded Ohio Firefighter of the Year by the Ohio State Firefighters Association in 1996. He enjoyed working on his corvette, yardwork and boating.
He is survived by his daughter, Brooke (Andrew) Meyer of Berlin Heights; two grandsons, Luke and Zachary Meyer, both of Berlin Heights; three step daughters, Rachel (Rob), Brittany (Brent) and Casey (Patrick); ten step grandchildren, Kennedy, Macy, Owen, Hudson, Gunner, Isabella, Alexander, Skylar, Kendall and Sophia.
In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Myers.
Family and friends may gather at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. His funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Deacon Mike Wasiniak officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Memorial contributions can be made to the Willard Fire Department. Online condolences can be left for his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.