Richard Lakes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lakes (Milford, Ohio), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on September 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his wife Debby Lakes; his children, Tracey Foley (John) and Trisha Lakes (Rob Tuttle); his stepsons, Timothy Wall and Andrew Wall (Amanda); his grandchildren, Addyson and Austin Wall; and his sisters, Diane Powers (Tom) and Debbie Powers (Rick). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Evans Funeral Home (741 Center St, Milford, OH 45150). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations can be made in Rich's name to the American Cancer Society.
