Richard E. Adams

Richard E. "Rick" Adams, age 66, of Sylvania, passed away June 27, 2017. He was born June 19, 1951 to Richard Sr. and Rita (Metz) Adams in Toledo. Rick graduated from Macomber High School and was a star running back. He loved football, golf, biking, weight lifting and taking his girls fishing when they were young. Rick also enjoyed swimming and spending time at the lake as a child. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bonnie Chappelle, Becky Adams and Tim Adams. Rick is survived by his loving partner of 28 years, Nicola "Nicky" Stamm; daughters, Dawn Adams and Robin (Andrew) Eminger; grandchildren, Lauren, Nicole, Avery, Ellie, Trey and Drew; siblings, Kathy Haas, Gary (Joann) Adams, Deborah Downey, Cheryl (Arkie) Christy, Sandra Adams, Rita Woods and Jeff (Stephanie) Adams; and many other family members and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 3 – 5:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Memorial Services beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Rick's widow, Nicola Stamm c/o any 5th/3rd Bank.

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