Eustache, Richard F. "Rick" 64 of Tipp City, OH passed away Thursday January 20, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH following a lengthy illness. Born July 4, 1946 in Sidney, OH to Floyd and Jeanette {Steinke} Eustache. It seemed only fitting being born on Independence Day that Rick would join the Army to serve his country during Vietnam. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 586, Knights of Columbus, and Eagles Lodge all of Tipp City, as well as the AmVets of Vandalia. He attended college receiving his bachelor's degree and worked as a purchasing agent for General Motors. Rick is preceded in death by his father; Floyd and brother; Daniel Eustache. He leaves behind his wife; Gwendolyn {Borgert} Eustache, daughters; Michelle and her husband Steve Lefeld, Covington, OH, Leanne and her husband Jeff Kabrich, Westfield, IN, and Lisa and her husband Tom Duncan of Ludlow Falls, OH, sisters and brother; Jane (Randy) Moomaw, Sugarcreek, Nancy (Dale) Schwieterman, Maria Stein, Victoria (Larry) Byrd, Jackson Center, Mary Lewis, Sidney, Mark (Julie) Eustache, Tipp City and Jennifer (Frank) Cardo, Sidney, his mother; Jeanette {Steinke} Eustache-Thaman and step-father; Frank Thaman, Sidney. Also surviving are grandchildren; Trey Eustache, Morgan Kabrich, Austin Lefeld, Kayla Kabrich and Adam Lefeld. Rick was a beloved husband, dad, son and grandpa. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. A Mass of Christian burial, 10:30 AM Monday January 24, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, S. Hyatt St. Tipp City, Father R. Marc Sherlock, Celebrant, burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation 3 to 7 PM on Sunday January 23, 2011 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371 and one hour prior to the service at the church. www.fringsandbayliff.com Contributions may be made in Rick's name to National Axatia Foundation 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, NB 55447-4752