Richard "Rick" Medina, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  December 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1960 to Juan and Porfiria (Aguilar) Medina in Defiance, OH.  Rick worked in maintenance for Island Parkway for four years. On  August 26, 2004 he married Carol Lawson, who survives.

He was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle in Napoleon, OH. He enjoyed interior decorating, dancing and loved music. Rick also loved spending time with his family. Rick is survived by his loving wife Carol of Defiance, also surviving are sons; Freddie Hayes of Archbold, Craig (Anna) Booher of  CT, Jeremy (Miranda) Booher of Bolivia, and Daniel (Destiny) Booher of Cloverdale,  daughters; Michelle (Bob) Borland of Paulding,  Charity Booher of Defiance, and Dorothy (Brandon) Bronson of Defiance, 19 Grandchildren; 3 Great grandchildren; brothers; Roy (Teresa) Medina, Sr. of  Holgate, Frank Medina, Sr. of Paulding, and Joe  Medina of Defiance, and a sister Dolores Guerra of Paulding. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Guadalupe Medina Sr., Juan Medina Jr., and Robert Medina. Visitation will be held  Monday December 13, 2021 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, followed by services at 11:30am  with Pastor Cam Smith, officiating. Burial will take place in the Riverside cemetery. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.