Richard John Sebek II, age 68, of Athens formerly of Chicago, IL, died Sept. 7, 2018 at his home. He is the son of Irene A. Sebek of Athens and the late Richard J. Sebek.

A graduate of Brother Rice High School, Chicago, he attended Sacred Heart College is Wichita, Kansas and Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL.  He retired from the City of Chicago where he worked as roofer foreman in the Department of General Services. Rich was a resident of Athens for the past eleven years. He enjoyed his retirement at his country home in Athens County. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks.

In addition to his mother, Rich is survived by two sisters, Donna (Jay) Wamsley of Columbus and Nancy (Jack) Kilmartin of Chicago; a brother, Jeffrey (Marsha) Sebek of Chicago. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Sebek. Services will be held at a later date in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Special Olympics in his memory.

Local arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory or a note of condolence at www.jagersfuneralhome.com