Richard “Dick” Hawke, 75, went on rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1946 in Franklin, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cleveland State University as an electrical engineer, then received an MBA from Baldwin Wallace College. He worked at Joy Mfg Co. in Franklin, then moved to Cleveland and worked for Stock Equipment Co. He became a manufacturer’s representative and eventually created and owned BayTec Engineered Equipment. Dick had a cottage in Marblehead, loved boating and fishing, and loved spending time with friends, his wife, children and especially his grandsons. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years Vicky (née Partyka) Hawke, children Kristen (Michael Jr.) Carlin, grandsons Zachary and Riley, Karlyn (Rick Walker) Hawke, Kimberly (James) Motyka, brother Thomas (Eunice) Hawke and uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and B. Louise (née Eaton) Hawke, brother John and sister Evelyn. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday December 21 2021 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. services at MISENCIK FUNERAL HOME, 36363 Detroit Rd, Avon. Interment will be private. If interested, commemorative contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101 Cleveland, Ohio 44192
Published by The Morning Journal from December 17 to 19, 2021.
