Dr. Richard Allen Lovell
Dr. Richard Allen Lovell, 73, of Burton Township, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was born in Chardon, on Oct. 7, 1950, to the late Dr. Robert Jay and Jennie (nee Cray) Lovell.
Richard married the love of his life and best friend, Jodi Emmer, on Nov. 19, 1982.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Gus and Verona Emmer; sister-in-law Margaret Sweeney; brother-in-law, Gus Emmer Jr.; and son, Jay Emmer-Lovell.
Richard was a chiropractic physician who served Geauga County since 1983, succeeding his father in practice. Also, he was proud to have practiced with his wife, Dr. Jodi, and son Dr. Caldwell.
He was loved by the patients in his care. He was known to them for his expertise in skill and his compassion for their needs.
To his family and friends, Richard was known as “Mr. Fix-It.” Temporarily, he could fix just about anything and, on occasion, he could fix it permanently!
Richard was humorous, always appreciating the jokes the family would bring to the dinner table. He loved fishing with his children and grandchildren.
He absolutely loved taking family vacations, especially with the grandchildren. Some of his travels included trips to national parks in South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California, as well as visits to Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. One of his favorite trips was driving along Route 66 from California to St. Louis, Mo.
With his children, he was an ever-present father who was involved in every aspect of their lives. He was there to cheer them on in all their endeavors, and he was always there to lend his shoulders when they needed support.
This was the man who then bravely fought his battle with cancer for over nine years. Throughout his fight, he was a model of perseverance; in his faith, with his patience and good humor, and while living in God’s grace.
Richard was a dedicated and loving husband, father, papa and friend.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Jodi Emmer-Lovell, of 41 years; sons Robert (Jennifer) Emmer-Lovell and Caldwell (Yennhi Luu) Emmer-Lovell; daughter, Allene Jo (Gary) Rojas; and grandchildren, Ava and Wyatt Emmer-Lovell.
He will also be greatly missed by his brother, David (Mary Lou) Lovell and their children, Debbie, Matthew, Barbara and families; sister, Jeanie (Darrin) Parker; sisters-in-law Melissa (Jim) Snelson/family and Judy Emmer/family; his nieces, Melanie (Jim) Spencer and Elisa (Darrin) Ayers/family; and friends.
To know him was to love him.
A private gathering of friends and family will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.
