Richard (Rick) K. Hager

MUNROE FALLS - Richard (Rick) K. Hager, of Munroe Falls, passed away December 19, 2025, at the age of 77.

He was a life-long resident of Summit County, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1966, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Muskingum College. Later in life, he earned his MBA at the University of Akron.

After 37 years of loyal service, he retired from AT&T (Ohio Bell), where he was a part of the Federal Communications Commission's development and implementation of the 911 emergency system in Ohio. During his tenure, he was a member and Chairman of the Board of the Akron Telephone Credit Union (TeleCommunity Credit Union). After retirement, he was an advisor to the City of Munroe Falls, member of the Charter and Revenue Review Committees, and served on the Munroe Falls Park Board.

Sports were always one of Rick's passions, including coaching his sons in youth sports and then attending his grandchildren’s games throughout the years. A true Buckeye, Rick loved Ohio State sports. Rick also followed the Cleveland Guardians, Cavs, and, unfortunately, the Browns. As an avid golfer, after retiring, Rick was a starter at Firestone Country Club.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack L. and Sara Hager, and his brother, Robert (Bob), he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Trish, and Kevin and Julia, as well as grandchildren, Miles and Lucy.

Fr. Paul J. Rosing will conduct service at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow, 44224, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12 noon, where friends may call from 10 AM, until time of service.

Burial will take place at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, (alz.org) or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (cancer.org)