Rick Hawbaker

Rick Hawbaker passed away on January 20, 2016 at the age of 36. He was born on March 26, 1979 in Waynesboro, PA, the son of Ronald and Carol (Barnhart) Hawbaker. Rick enjoyed farming, N.T.P.A. tractor pulling, Ford Trucks, I.H. tractors, his sheep and chickens, the Dukes of Hazzard, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. Rick was a dedicated volunteer for Clinton County 4-H and a member of the First Church of God. He married Terri Jo Straub on March 31, 2001 and she survives him.

Also surviving are their children, Clyde, Eli, Ruby, George and Levi Hawbaker, his parents, Ron and Carol Hawbaker, two sisters, Robin (Randy) Christman, Rebecca (Kenny) Geer, one brother, Randy (Patti) Hawbaker, grandmas, Dorothy Jean Musselman, Inez Giles, mother and father in law, Howard and Mary Jo Straub, sisters and brothers in law, Patti (John) Warnke, Howard (Jamie) Straub III, Amanda (David) Stevens, nieces and nephews, Randy, Jerrica, Cory, Jared, Rhyanna, Allison, Vincent, Gabe, Elliott, Emerson, Natalie, Malorie, Elouise, Marie, Heidi, Holli, Sarah, Samantha, Howie IV, Julie, Andrew, Christian, Daniel, Andrea (JC) Balcazar, Catlin (Brighid) Christman and Bethany (Joe) Bontrager. Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Galen Hawbaker, Ross and Anna Barnhart, John Musselman and niece Marci Jo Straub.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the First Church of God, with Pastors, John Mattern, Chris Bones and James L. Sparks officiating with burial to follow at Lowe Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hawbaker Children's Educational Fund.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.