Claude Richard Elliott Jr.

Claude Richard Elliott Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Embassy of Lebanon. He was born on May 10, 1946, to the late Claude Richard and Lois Jeanette (Osborne) Elliot.

Rick is survived by his sisters: Jeanne Bidwell and Cynthia Tamplin; nephews: Todd (Chrissy) Bidwell, Scott (Jocelyn) Bidwell, Chad (Pamela) Tamplin; nieces: Melissa (Randy) Kern, Emily (Todd) Dudley and numerous great nephews and nieces. He is also survived by many long-time high school friends and friends from Bowling Green. Rick always looked forward to visits from Brian, Randy and Mark (his BG golfing buddies) and Roger, Kathy, Deke, (his high school classmates), and the gift boxes from his classmate, Mick. Rick was blessed with many good friends.

He was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School Class of 1964. While in high school, he excelled in baseball and basketball for three years. He pursued college studies for three years at Bowling Green State University and then he worked as a foreman at Cast Masters Steel for 28 years followed by working 11 years at Giant Eagle Grocery as a meatcutter, where he made many friends.

Rick was commonly called “Rocco” by his many friends, named after Rocky Colavito, his favorite baseball player. He was an avid sports fan – his favorite teams were the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Lakers. He enjoyed weightlifting & body building, gardening, buying plants especially succulents, and his favorite pastime was playing golf. Being a competitive golfer, he enjoyed taking quarters from his golfing buddies after making many incredible shots.

Rick also loved going out to eat with friends. His favorite place to go was Hooters for good wings. He even convinced the staff at Embassy Nursing Home to take him to Hooters and also recently to Red Lobster for his 80th birthday.

Per Rick’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a private graveside service at Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Wood County Humane Society, 801 Van Camp Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 1491 Polaris Parkway; PO Box 268, Columbus, OH 43240.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, WEST LIBERTY is honored to serve the Elliott family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at eichholtzdaring.com.

HJR