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Richard Niemiec

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Dick Niemiec

Richard “Dick” Niemiec, 86, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman after a long battle with inclusion body myositis (IBM).

He was born May 14, 1939, in Carrollton to William F. Niemiec and Helen Niemiec, creating a fitting and tender bookend to his life.

On Oct. 23, 1965, Richard married his beloved wife, Ruth (Warth) Niemiec, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, service and the quiet routines of a long and devoted partnership. Richard was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wooster.

Richard was a 1957 graduate of Carrollton High School and went on to graduate from Ohio University, later completing postgraduate work at the University of Akron. He entered the broker training program with Prescott, Merrill, Turben & Co. in 1972 and received his NYSE registration in January 1973. His career in finance spanned 47 years, most of it with Prescott and its successor firms, before he retired in 2019 from Niemiec Adams Wealth Management, the Wooster branch of Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.

For Richard, investing was both a profession and a lifelong interest. He often said he had no “job” because he was fortunate to spend his career doing something he truly enjoyed. He was known for a conservative, long-term investment philosophy and for putting his clients’ interests first.

Richard was also a familiar voice and trusted source of financial information in the community for decades. He provided a daily Wall Street report to local radio stations, including WQKT, and was a contributing writer to The Daily Record’s “Dollars & Sense” column, sharing timely investment updates and practical financial insight.

Richard was active in the Wooster community throughout his life. In 1969, he became one of the founding members of the Wayne County Junior Achievement program, where he served for more than 50 years. He also served as president and director of the Wooster Jaycees, as a director of the Wooster Kiwanis Club and as a forum leader for the Wayne County Investors Forum. In 1975, he was included in the Outstanding Young Men of America publication.

A lifelong learner, Richard was always looking for ways to better himself. He enjoyed reading, traveling with his family, Cleveland baseball, bowling, sports card collecting and the companionship of miniature schnauzers.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Warth) Niemiec; his children, Ryan (Stacy) Niemiec and Robyn Spigelmire; his grandchildren, Eric Spigelmire, Jordan Niemiec, MacKenzie Niemiec and Richard Spigelmire; and his niece, Kristy (Gene) Galentine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Helen Niemiec; his sister, Janice Haak; his brother, Robert Niemiec; his sister-in-law, Norma Niemiec; his niece, Pamela Yeager; and his nephew, Chad Niemiec.

Visitation was held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster. Mass followed at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Richard W. & Ruth C. Niemiec Scholarship through Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. Donations may be made either online at JAofNCO.ja.org/donate/index or by check mailed to Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, 4353 Executive Circle NW, Canton, OH 44718. Checks should be made payable to Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. Please note on your payment, either online or by check, that the donation is for the Niemiec Scholarship.

McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

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