Richard D. Slater, 58, of Willoughby Hills, passed away Sept. 3, 2018, at his residence.
Born May 12, 1960, in Euclid, he had been a Lake County resident for 52 years.
Richard was an animal lover, especially Canadian Geese and dogs. He loved going to the duck pond, was a “gentle soul,” and loved his nieces and nephews.
He was the loving son of Marjory A. (nee Findlay) Slater; dear brother of Deborah L. (Paul) Marcum of Eastlake, Valerie J. (Kevin) Murphy of Huntsville, N.C., and Cheryl A. (Sean) Huggins of Eastlake; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, William R. Slater.
Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Donations in Richard’s name may be made to the North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094.
To leave condolences for the family, order flowers or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.