Richard A.

Froehlich

Richard A. Froehlich, 94, passed away November 11, 2026.

He was born in Brook Park on December 30, 1931 to William and Nancy Froehlich.

Richard is survived by his children, Linda (Tony) Paladini, Vivian (Jimmy) O’Neill, Kevin (Kris) Froehlich, and Karen Phillips; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Della (Sturgill); his son, David; and his parents.

Richard retired from the Newburgh & South Shore Railroad in Cleveland. He loved dogs, especially his greyhounds. He was skilled at woodworking and gifted all his children with cradles for their newborns. He enjoyed gardening, painting, and cooking and baking.

Friends may visit with the family from 1-1:30 pm, Monday, November 16, 2026, at Waite Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick, followed by funeral services at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Medina County SPCA.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Turas Hospice, especially Kitty and her team, for their care of Richard in his final days, and to Richard’s loving and committed caregivers at the Echelon in Medina.