Richard Alan Schweck

Richard Alan Schweck, age 79, of Opelika, Alabama, died on September 10, 2025 after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born in Sandusky, Ohio in 1946 to Robert Edward and Elizabeth Harrod Schweck. Richard enjoyed playing all sports as well as life on Lake Erie.  He attended Sandusky High School. After graduation he joined the Navy and served on the USS Currituck in Cam Rhan Bay Vietnam as well as the USS Hancock stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin.  After his duty was completed, he eventually moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area. He retired from Siemens Electrical products He enjoyed playing tennis, snow skiing, attending sporting events, going to the beach to go deep sea fishing as well as to bask in the sun. He had a love for Panda Bears, playing black jack and of course the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who loved his family so dearly as he was loved by them.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert (Bobby) Schweck. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara Jeanne Hester Schweck, his children Ryan Alan Schweck (wife Kelly) and Elizabeth Ashley Spalding (husband, Wiliam) and his grandchildren Ian, Luke, and Lily.

The Memorial Service will be held at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Auburn on Friday, 19 at 2:00.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.