Richard W. “Rick” Haflich
Richard W. “Rick” Haflich, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 25, 1957 in Vincennes, to Richard F. & Jeanne Marie (Norton) Haflich.
He graduated in 1975 from Lincoln High School in Vincennes; he attended Vincennes University and Purdue University Aviation Program. He was married on March 13, 1990 in Phoenix, Ariz., to Jo Ann (Friedt) Jones, who survives. He grew up in Vincennes and moved to Syracuse in 1995 from Louisville, Ky. He was the owner and operator of Authentic Hardwood Floor in Syracuse and was a Charter and Corporate Pilot.
He was a member of the Church of God in North Webster.
He is survived by his wife: Jo Haflich, Syracuse; two daughters: Christina (Ranon) Amundson, Delavan, Wis.; and Casie Haflich, Muncie; three grandchildren; father: Richard F. Haflich, Vincennes; sister: Cindy Brown, Sarasota, Fla.; and two brothers: Tom (Mary) Haflich, Vincennes; and Byron (Lesley) Haflich, Noblesville.
He was preceded in death by his mom; and brother: Mike Haflich.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. S.R. 15, Warsaw. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Church of God, 300 N. Main St., North Webster, with Pastor Tim Jones officiating.
Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to Lyme Disease, P.O. Box 1352, Chico, CA 95927 or www.lymedisease.org for online contributions.
To send a condolence to the family in Mr. Haflich’s memory, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com