Rick's Obituary was put online yesterday:
Richard was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 27, 1952. He was raised, went to school, and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan. He worked for Ford Motors for 11 years and then for Wayne County Sheriff Department as a Corporal Deputy for 25 years.
Richard and Blanca, his best friend and partner, retired and left Michigan in 2007. They traveled in a fifth-wheel and volunteered in Arizona, Texas, Oregon, Michigan, South Carolina. As they visited 45 states and volunteered in many state parks. They volunteered for two seasons at Elephant Butte State Park. They decided to stay and moved to Truth or Consequences in 2012.
Richard had a lifetime love of travel. He loved to drive. He never wanted to stay in one place very long. He was friendly and welcomed everyone. He always wanted to be surrounded by friends. He left friends scattered across the country. Richard loved classic cars and restored several himself.
His parents, Richard M. Jagiello & Mary C. Jagiello preceded him in death.
He is survived by Blanca H. Forth, his sister Ann Marie (Tom) Klepi and family of Michigan, four children, Erin Lent of New York, David Banks of Michigan, Patrick Banks of California, and Catherine Jagiello of Wyandotte, Michigan.
Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held.
