On the Tuesday, September 17th, 2019, Rick Lee Blackwill, loving father grandfather, brother and partner, passed away at the age of 61.

Rick was born on December 11th, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to Curt and Minnie (Farmer) Blackwill. He served in the US Army before starting his career in carpentry and construction. Rick could fix or make anything that one could ask for. From his children's cars to elaborate decks. He always took pride in the work he did.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Curt and Minnie Blackwill, his grandson Ricky James Blackwill.

Rick is survived by his children, Rachel (Bryan) Urban, Charlotte (Mike) Pritz, and Ricky (Jen) Blackwill, his grandchildren, Allison and Emma Pritz, Madison, Caraline, Rosalie, and Trevor Blackwill, his siblings, Vickie Fowler, Sammy Blackwill, Leonard (Michelle) Blackwill, Dan Blackwill, and Randy Blackwill . Rick is also survived by his girlfriend Tammy Minnelli, along with many other family and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Reily Community Center at 6093 Reily Millville Road,  Reily, Ohio 45056 on Monday September 23 from 5-8. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you bring a covered dish and consider donating to a Cancer Research Foundation.