BOYER & COOL

Richard Steavan McLellan

    Richard Steavan McLellan, 57 of Lorain died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at Community Regional Health Center in Lorain.
     Mr. McLellan was born in Battlecreek, MI on October 25, 1949. He moved to Lorain as a small child and has lived here the majority of his life. He graduated in 1967 from Admiral King High School and immediately enlisted in the Navy. He served in the US Navy from 1971-1973 as a Petty Officer 3rd class.
    After high school, he wrote sport stories for the Morning Journal. He was employed by the Oglebee Pellet Terminal on Whiskey Island as an electrician. He transferred there after the Pellet Terminal in Lorain closed.

      Mr. McLellan was a scuba diver instructor. He trained dive teams for several area police departments. He was a former volunteer with the Elyria Fire Department. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in southern Ohio.
     He is survived by his wife Phyllis K. (nee Peterson) McLellan, two stepsons Deryl Minnich of Avon, Michael Minnich of Lorain, step daughter Michelle Minnich Young of Cleveland, 5 grandchildren, sisters, Aleta DeBee and Julie Moody both of Seattle, Washington.
     He was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Margaret P. (nee Hunter) McLellan.
     Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Sunday, January 21, 2007, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
     Funeral Services will be on Monday, January 22, 2007, at 10:00 AM in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington St., Lorain, OH, with Rev. Jimmy Madsen and Rev. Dr. L. H. Chamberlain, co-pastors, officiating.
     Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, Ohio on Monday, January 22, 2007, at 2:00 PM with full military honors.

We were Deepley saddend to here of the passing of my friend and coworker. Rich will be truley missed. Rich was a genuine good and thoughful friend. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you Phyllis and family. With love and gods prayers. the Radeff,s

I worked with Rich at Lorain Electronics for a couple years, and always found Rich to be a jovial, fun-loving person. He was a pleasure to work with, and he made me laugh, often. I was sorry to hear of his passing, and wish to offer my condolences to his family.

I will always remember Rich, with a smile.

Sincerely
Al Bradesku

The news of Mr. McLellan’s death was shocking. Unfortunately, I have experienced a loss of a loved one in my life that still hurts. May the Lord guide and support you through this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless,
Mr. G

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Richard S. Mcclellan. Rich and I went through divemaster training together and dove in the Bahamas.