Richard "Rick" Sarbach, a ge 75, of Malvern, passed away peacefully on Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 after an 11 year battle with Parkinson's. Rick was born Aug. 11, 1941 in Canton to the late Walter and Mary (Algeo) Sarbach. He retired from GBS Filing Solutions, is a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Malvern and is a 1959 graduate of Malvern High School. He was a former member of the Malvern Chapter of the Jaycees and a formerly served on the Malvern School Board.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandy (Williams) Sarbach, whom he married July 21, 1962; 2 sons, Brian (Kimberly) Sarbach and Brett Sarbach, both of Malvern; brother, Greg (Sherry) Sarbach of North Canton; 2 sisters, Lorna (Lee) Noren of St. Augustine, FL, Brenda Russell of Delray Beach, FL; 2 grandchildren, Chase and Kendall Sarbach who were his pride and joy. He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Ronna Sarbach and a brother-in-law, Richard Russell.

Funeral services will be Friday at 3:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Kevin McLeod and Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 2-3 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for Neuro Science Research. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com .