Richard Lynn Boroff, Jr., 64, of Van Wert died at 6:54 p.m., Sunday at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 28, 1953, in Coldwater, Ohio, the son of Rosemary (Davis) Boroff Swartz who survives in Van Wert and the late Richard R. Boroff, Sr. On June 21, 1974, he married the former Ellen Barnes also of Van Wert. Other family members include two sons, Jason (Crystal) Boroff of Ohio City and Nicholas (Alicia) Boroff of Coldwater; a daughter Kelly (Erica) Boroff of Van Wert; nine grandchildren, Celsea, Caylee, Carli and Cylee Boroff of Ohio City, Madison and Xander Boroff of St. Marys, Logan and Lexis McDowell of Convoy, and Brynn Boroff of Van Wert; three brothers, Denny (Lisa) Boroff of Scott, Steve (Ann) Boroff of Van Wert, and Michael Boroff of Van Wert; and two sisters, Deb (Roger) Romas and Pam Williamson all of Van Wert. Besides his father, Richard was preceded in death by a son, Curtis. Richard retired from Federal Mogul after 41 years of service. He was a member of First United Brethren in Church in Van Wert. He enjoyed walking, fishing, cook-outs, and time with his family especially on holidays. Richard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Brian Barnes officiating. Interment will follow at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center.