Richard Thomas Vetricek Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Thomas Vetricek of Warrenton, Oregon, born in Guerneville, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on December 27, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Richard has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Morvak-Vetricek and Louise Morvak-Vetricek. He is survived by: his wife Michaele Sherwood-Nichols (Mike); his sister Marion Rose; his children, Denise Leach (Adam), Richard Vetricek (Lora), Dean Vetricek (Evie) and Tara Mestrich (Bryan); and his stepchildren, Heather Nichols and Sean Nichols (Kandace). He is also survived by numerous grand children and great-grandchildren.

People are encouraged to donate to the Clatsop County Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.