Richard Switzer Jr.

Richard aka “The Tank” Switzer, lost his battle with heart disease and sadly passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Richard A. Switzer Jr. born July 18, 1967, native of Erie, then Springfield, Massachusetts, then to the US Marines, to find and make Erie, PA his home again. He leaves behind his wife & love, Tami-Thurston Switzer, with his extended family through her, and his only child, Laurel Marie Switzer (of MASS) Beloved friend and father, Richard, also leaves behind his cousins, whom he called brother and sisters, as he was referred to as their Uncle Buck family (in Erie) Christal Lepak (Jose Orozco), Petty Officer 3rd class, Robert Lepak (US Navy) (Lance Corp. Dylan Lepak (USMC) & Ciarra Lepak) Sandy Lepak (Aunt), Capt.Isaac Armel (Lt.Reyna Pena), Hannah Armel(Ron Dickum), Rebekah (Weaver) Armel(Rachel Bailey), Kayden Maxwell, along with family in Kansas, Sgt.Denise M (Lepak) Laakmann (SGM Daniel Laakmann, Ethan, Caden) and Bubba’s mother, Linda Lepak Switzer Smith, of Erie, and several friends he would call family. Along with those he once known as home in Mass…his nephews and nieces, Blaise Switzer & Savannah Switzer, Nora (Switzer) Ackley, Jolene & Mabel Ackley. Many other “nieces and nephews” in Erie and a community saddened by this loss. He was incredible as a dad and uncle, with always a listening ear. “Bubba” as he was known, worked as a plumber for various companies, but was well known in town for his comedic commercials with “H.Jack.” He was also known and loved for his quirky humor, crazy drinks, Saturday morning cartoons, movie nights, bringing the snacks, big bear hugs, baby browns, best snuggles, big appetites, long drives around Presque Isle & so much more, but most of all, he will be remembered for his unconditional love and acceptance of everyone. He truly will be missed. To celebrate his life with memories, laughter, and song, friends and family are invited to a Memorial Ceremony, Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at 5pm, at the VFW Post 470, located 1808 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16508. Celebration of life gathering details will follow memorial. Fly with your angels our brother, and check in with us from time to time. We love you and will miss you more than you know, as you join our recent departed Hillary Lepak (niece), David Switzer (brother), Robert Lepak Sr. (USMC) & Lloyd Lepak (US Army/USMC), (uncles) Helen Caughlin Mischler Lepak Sorokes & Joseph Sorokes (grandma & grandpa). Eagles Wings Bubba… A Go-Fund Me account has been established by Ricky’s brother, Bobby to ease the burden of costs, due to no insurances.

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Friends and Family are invited to Davis - Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. 459 East 12th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16503 on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to Davisgarrfuneralhome.com.

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