Richard Saelens

Richard Saelens, age 52, of Hilliard, passed away March 30, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by father Richard Sr. Survived by loving wife Dede, daughters Anna and Elsa, mother Mairead Saelens, sister Patricia (Mark) Stringer, MD, brothers-in-law Franklin (Linda) Meyer, DDS and Edward Meyer, nieces and nephews Matt, Jenny, Tim, Rachel, Ben, Stephanie, Mike and Cia. Family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 pm Saturday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026; where a memorial service will follow at 7:30 pm. Donations may be made in Richard’s name at www.kidneycancer.org. The family would like to give a special thank you to Columbus Oncology and HomeReach Hospice.