Richard E. Podojil's Obituary
Richard E. Podojil, age 88, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023, at Ames Family Hospice. He was born in Cleveland on May 3, 1935, to the late Edward and Marie (nee Krejsa) Podojil. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Margaret H. Podojil who passed in 2020; his siblings, Loretta Svoboda, Jeannette Schumacher, Leona Konicek, Bernice Oravec, and Elmer Podojil.
He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory, including his children, Sandra (Bernard) Herman, Mark (Bernadette) Podojil, Gregg (Dawn) Podojil, and Maria Gentile; grandchildren, Ashley (Paul) Burleson, Stephany Herman, Julie (Aaron) Donahue, Bernard Herman, Blake Herman, and John Podojil; and his brother, Arnold Podojil.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192.
He will be laid to rest privately at Sunset Cemetery in North Olmsted, Ohio.
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