Cihonski

Rick Cihonski, 54, of Midland, Texas, passed away suddenly Jan. 19.

He was born Jan. 26, 1956, to the late John L. and Katherine (Mostowy) Cihonski.

He was baptized as a baby and confirmed when he was in junior high. He believed Jesus Christ was his savior, and we will see him again in heaven someday.

He moved to Midland in 1978 after graduating from Butler High School in 1974 and Indiana (Pa.) University in 1978. He had degrees in accounting and economics. He also studied music in high school and college and was gifted in all his studies.

He was a certified public accountant and worked at various accounting firms before becoming a partner in Hiebert, Cihonski & Co. in 1982. He started his own CPA firm in 1989 and was liked and respected by all.

He was known for his sense of humor and loved making people laugh.

He married his best friend and the love of his life, Anne Walker Cihonski, on Sept. 7, 1992. They did everything together, including working together.

He dedicated his life to his wife and his family and also to his CPA practice. He loved his family and spending time with them doing the simple things such as watching old movies and playing with their dogs. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with his younger brother, Dan, and cruising in his Corvettes.

He was brilliant in many ways and could solve almost any math problem without even a piece of paper or pencil. He greatly enjoyed his business and helping his clients anyway he could. He loved his Pittsburgh Steelers and relaxing watching football.

Rick was preceded in death by his dear father-in law, Robert C. Walker.

He is survived by his wife and his Texas family, which includes his mother-in-law, Marie Walker; brothers-in-law, Robert C. Walker Jr. (Sandy) and David Walker (Wanda). He is survived by his brothers, Dan L. Cihonski (Elaine) of Harrisburg and John L. Cihonski (Pat) of San Jose, Calif.; and a sister, Carole (Morris) Lint of Tiffin, Ohio. He also is survived by nieces and nephews, Raquelle Trimble (Jerry), Robert Charles Walker III, Dave Walker, Matthew (Kim) Walker, Jon Walker, Andrew Cihonski, Jen (Nate) Bissot, Diane Cihonski, Carrie (Adam) Vukich, Shannon Garrison, Eric Lint and Morgan Lint; and numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and friends.

He will be greatly missed by all and by his dogs Larrie, Cheyenne and Abby.

<B>CIHONSKI </B>— Arrangements for Rick Cihonski, who died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, were handled by the <B>Ellis Funeral Home</B>, Midland, Texas. Condolences may be offered at www.ellis funrals.com.