Richard Raymond Robert III

Richard Raymond Robert III passed away on October 5, 2026.

He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area and most recently lived in Stow. Richard had many friends and to them, he was known as Rich or " Richie Rich." Rich was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved all things with their insignia. He was known as fiercely independent and sometimes stubborn! He was an excellent advocate for himself, never afraid to express what he wanted. He was also known as genuine and kind. Rich enjoyed singing karaoke whenever he could, his favorite song was "Eye of the Tiger". Other favorite activities included playing video games, watching true crime shows on TV and having a western omelet from the Waterloo restaurant for his birthday! He also enjoyed pizza and Dr Pepper! He will be deeply missed by all who knew him including his friends with REM Ohio, Inc. and Midwest Communities Services.

Richard attended Kimpton Middle School and Akron Springfield High School. He was employed with Goodwill and most recently Midwest Communities Services.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Robert II and Janet Gavin as well as both sets of grandparents. He is survived by his sister Annamarie Robinson (Ron) along with numerous aunts,uncles and cousins.

A Funeral Service will take place at Northlawn Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel on 21st October at 12:00 noon.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the Akron General Hospital Intensive Care Facility for keeping Richard comfortable during his time there.

Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org