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RICHARD STANDS

March 6, 1949 — April 12, 2020

Richard E. Stands Jr., 71. Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Brother passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 after a brief illness.

Richard was born on March 6, 1949 to Richard E. Stands and Marie Estelle Stands (nee Stein) in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Lynne Stands (nee Harkema), Son Jeff (Wendy) of Beavercreek, OH; Daughter Leah Lanier (Scottie) of Lexington, VA; Daughter Ilene Hackett (Chris) of Medina, OH; seven Grandchildren ages 3-22 (Austin Stands, Tyler Stands, Dillon Stands, Evan Lanier, Rachel Lanier, Nevee Hackett, and Fernie Hackett); five brothers and sisters including Pat Chiaravalle (Eugene), Robert Stands (Denise), Bev Sajna (Mark), Gene Stands (Marty-deceased), and Marilyn Robinson (Rick), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Rich obtained his Associates Degree at Cuyahoga Community College in 1971. Rich worked for over 40 years as a security manager for numerous Steel Companies from Republic Steel through ArcelorMittal. He retired in 2014 to be able to enjoy spending more time with his family and his hobbies, notably golf and firearms. Rich was so proud of and loved his family fiercely and enjoyed watching his 7 grandchildren grow up.

Private immediate family viewing will be on Friday April 17, 2020 and a private, immediate family graveside service will be held at Medina Center Cemetery on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with Pastor Jim Watson of Zion Lutheran officiating.

A Google Meet Link is provided below for family and friends interested in viewing the service remotely. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made as a tribute gift in Rich's name to The First Tee Organization ( www.firsttee.org ), supporting junior golf across the United States, or to Autism Speaks ( www.autismspeaks.org ).

The Google Link is https://meet.google.com/rfv-fhrx-fmg , the meeting code is rfv-fhrx-fmq (with or without dashes), and the phone number if you need to dial in is 1-570-719-2030, PIN 161 627 564#

The family entrusted the Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212.
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