Rick Pankuch

Ricky Lee "Rick" Pankuch, age 65, a man who loved spending time with his family, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Doctor's Hospital West. Rick was a retired mechanic, heavy machine operator and a security guard. He attended Warren G. Harding High School as well as Buckeye Joint Vocational School. Rick loved hunting, fishing, camping and basically just being an outdoorsman. He had a great sense of humor and was always known as the jokester. He will be missed. Preceded in death by, parents, Donald and Laura Pankuch, brothers, Donald "Skeeter" Pankuch Jr., Roy Pankuch and Brian Pankuch, sister, Donna Baldwin. Survived by, wife, Robin, children, Sara (Kye) Ross, Christopher Pankuch and Zachary Pankuch, sisters, Cindy (Jon) Whitaker and Barb Pankuch-Stein, brother, Gary (Kelly) Pankuch, best friend, Richard Musser, beloved dog, Maggie, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 2-4 PM.

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