Roger Hobart Sick

Roger Hobart Sick, 69, of Vermilion, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Born December 16, 1941 in Lakewood, Ohio and he had been a Vermilion resident most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He graduated from Vermilion High School and worked as a Marine Mechanic for Don Parsons Inc. for over 20 years. He had worked for Fulper's Auto Parts for 15 years and also E & L Transport, Carter Lumber and Ohio Rental. After high school he had a newsstand and candy shop on Main Street in Vermilion from 1975-1980. He had been a volunteer Vermilion Fireman for 47 years. He had been Assistant Chief and was currently the Fire Marshall. He was a member of United Church of Christ Congregational in Vermilion, AMVETS Post # 22. American Legion Post #397, and Vermilion Fish & Game. He was an avid reader, train enthusiast, enjoyed NASCAR and bowling. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sharon (nee Murphy); 3 daughters, Tracy Connor of Vermilion, Michele (Marc) Priest of Bear, Delaware, and Karen (Don) Neely of Vermilion, 5 grandchildren, Kayla, Krista, Erin, Grace and William and great grandsons, Allan and Carson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Lois (nee Hiller) Sick. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 10, 2011 from 2 -4 and 6-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors at 6 p.m. Funeral services will held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 12 noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Ronald Brickner and Bill Seith co-officiate. Interment will follow at Rugby Cemetery, Brownhelm Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to Vermilion Fire Company Inc. Scholarship Fund, 5467 Ohio Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089 Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.