Ricky Lee Sechler, 57, is rejoicing in heaven today after his untimely passing Oct. 22, 2012. Rick was born Sept. 9, 1955, in Meyersdale, the son of the late Blaine L. Sechler and Ann Sechler-Morris. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Audrey Mae (Deist) Sechler; and his three children: Corey and wife Jessica, Shelbyville, Ky.; Julie and husband Jason Huston, Fairhope, and Jamie and wife Leila, Lewes, Del.; six grandchildren: Elijah, Gracyn and Mercy Sechler and Keegan, Cooper and Ellery Huston. As well as his sister Bonnie Foxwell and brother Terry Sechler. Rick and Audrey owned and operated the Laurel Sport Shop for over 20 years. Rick was a 30-year member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. As a member of the community, Rick served as President of the Borough Council, President of the Meyersdale Renaissance program and he enjoyed serving the youth as a 4-H leader and high school shooting programs coach, where he led and mentored various riflery and archery teams. Rick also served in many volunteer positions, including most recently as the President of the Penn State Extension Board. Rick was also instrumental in initiating the AYSO program in Meyersdale. Rick will be most fondly remembered for his strong spirit, boisterous laugh and unwavering faith. He loved reading, hunting and spending time with his family and he will be remembered as a steadfast and loving husband, father and pap who kept his family at the center of everything he did. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment service to be held at Mt. Lebanon cemetery Glencoe. Donations can be made in Rick’s memory to the 4-H Development Fund: Penn State Cooperative Extension Office 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 101 Somerset, PA 15501 Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)
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