Rick Case virtual memorial event set for Saturday – Sun Sentinel

As the anniversary date of automotive icon Rick Case’s death approaches, the Rick Case Automotive Group is hosting a virtual celebration of life to relive his journey from early high school days to becoming a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. “With an outpour from everywhere with an interest to join us as we cruise down memory lane with a first-hand glimpse of Rick’s personal memorabilia and watch and hear about his legendary life from his family, friends and associates, we have arranged a live streaming link for everyone to enjoy,” Rita Case, CEO & Owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, wrote in a statement. Rick and Rita Case were married for 40 years. The Vimeo event’s description says guests will talk about their encounters with Case and share photos from his early years onward to his later business endeavors. Case died Sept. 21, 2020, at age 77 after a short battle with cancer. The man who won the nation’s top dealership award from Honda for 11 years in a row first cut his entrepreneurial teeth in Akron, Ohio, when he bought a used car, fixed it up and sold it within days. Throughout his decades-long career, Case opened 16 dealerships in…
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