Richard A. Lovett

August 25, 1946 - August 20, 2016

Richard A. Lovett, age 69 of Sylvania, Ohio passed away on August 20, 2016 due to Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in Toledo on August 25, 1946 to the late Fred and Thelma (Zingg) Lovett. Rick was a proud graduate of Woodward High School (Class of 1964) where he met the love of his life Treassa Bashore. After graduating from the University of Toledo in 1968, he was hired by Toledo Public Schools and assigned to his alma mater Woodward High School where he taught English and Social Studies. Rick continued his education by receiving a Master of Education (1971) and Education Specialist (1975) from University of Toledo. During his career with TPS, he had experience as a secondary guidance counselor, middle school principal, and school district human resource director. Rick joined Adrian College faculty in 2003 as an Associate Professor, Teacher Ed. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Treassa Bashore, daughter, Kristin (Brad), Foster, son Kevin, (Lauren) and granddaughters, Marly and Andi. Rick was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Olivet Lutheran Church and Global Mission Trip to Tanzania 2005. Rick loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed golf, bridge, biking, camping, hiking in the mountains with his granddaughters and traveling around the world. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather with endless energy and smiles. Rick will be dearly missed. Rick loved life and all his friends. Explore; Dream; Discover