Visitation:
Sunday, December 8, 2019
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Service:
Monday, December 9, 2019
11:00 a.m.
Wyatt Michael Polachek, age 12, of Monroeville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Akron Children's Hospital due to an anaphylaxis event. He was born on March 27, 2007 in Willard, Ohio to Shane Polachek and Rhonda (Fruth) Bischoff.
Wyatt was in the 7th grade at Seneca East Middle School where he was on the Principal's List for good grades and was active on the basketball, football and baseball teams. He also was a recipient of The Super Six Citizenship Award. Wyatt was a member of 4-H and loved to go camping, four wheeling and spending time in the woods with his family and friends.
In keeping with Wyatt's love to help others, he continues to do so through Lifebanc.
Wyatt is survived by his mother, Rhonda (Matt) Bischoff of Monroeville; father, Shane Polachek (Heather Arangelovich) of Bellevue; brothers, Zander and Gunner Polachek; sister, Charlotte Polachek; step brothers, Luke, Will and Colt Bischoff; grandparents, Jerry and Sharon Polachek of Willard, Mike and Cecilia Fruth of Republic and Bradley and Linda Bischoff; great grandmother, Jane Sharpless of Willard; aunt, Dawn Polachek of Willard; uncles, Adam (Sarah) Fruth of Republic, Todd (Stephanie) Bischoff and Jason (Heather) Bischoff; and numerous cousins, extended family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his great uncle, Lee Sharpless; and great grandparents, Harley Sharpless, Joe and Theresa Polachek, George and Madelyn Fruth, and Gerald and Helen Frisch.
A private visitation for Wyatt's classmates, teachers and 4-H members will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A public visitation for all will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Christian Alliance Church, 1609 S Conwell Ave. in Willard from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wyatt's funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve McKnight officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Seneca East Athletic Department, Akron Children's Hospital: PICU or Lifebanc. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Mycah - Dec 18, 2023
I watched the video about your son on the FARE website. I am so sorry to hear of your loss especially due to food allergies. Thank you for your advocacy and attention to this issue. Thank you for sharing your story.
Emilee - Mar 20, 2023
Life is okay u will always be in my heart
eli james cortez - Dec 12, 2019
we sill know you sill are in are harts
Joe & Janet - Dec 10, 2019
To the Polachek Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. What an awful thing to happen. Will keep you in our thoughts.
- Dec 9, 2019
Polachek Family, Please accept my condolences. A friend shared the story of your son's tragic passing and I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you and your family. I am a teacher and I read your son's details including his excellence in academics and sports. What an amazing young man you raised.
Brenda Nour - Dec 9, 2019
I am so very sorry. I do not know Wyatt or your family personally, but as a parent of children with food allergies I am simply heartbroken for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort for your family as you grieve this unimaginable tragedy. May God help guide you in the days and years to come and envelope you in his care and love.
Sue Gates - Dec 9, 2019
My deepest sympathe to the family of Wyatt. May he rest in peace.
Jessica Carnahan - Dec 8, 2019
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the tragedy of food allergies. As part of that community I send all of my love to your family. I am so sorry and know the food allergy community is right by your side.
Amie Baker - Dec 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am a mother of twin 7 year olds, both with severe peanut allergies. Please know our family is praying for you.
gavin - Dec 7, 2019
i feel very bad for him
#wyattstrong
Linda Turner - Dec 7, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. He was loved by many people. Praying for comfort for the family. ♡♡♡♡
eli james cortez - Dec 6, 2019
i feel very bad for him
Julie Chapman - Dec 6, 2019
I am extremely saddened to hear about Wyatt. The entire family will be in our prayers.
Rita Danhoff Becraft - Dec 6, 2019
Sharon and family, as a grandmother of 6 boys, I can't imagine what you and family are feeling at this time. May God give you His comfort and peace through this time. Praying for you and your family.
Lisa - Dec 6, 2019
I’m so saddened by this and my deepest condolences for you Rhonda and all of the family. May Wyatt Rest In Peace. My heart breaks for you I can’t even imagine??
Allison - Dec 6, 2019
As a mother to an 8th grader with severe food allergies, my deepest condolences to your family! Praying for you!
Katie Steiner - Dec 6, 2019
Shane and Wyatt's family,
so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you ?
Bob and JackieFelter - Dec 6, 2019
Our hearts hurt knowing you lost your precious Wyatt. Have comfort in knowing he lives on through Lifebanc. Love you all.
Jennifer - Dec 6, 2019
I am so deeply saddened to hear this and so very sorry for your loss. As a mother of a child with food allergies,y heart aches for you so much. May memories of your son comfort you in your time of sorrow. Praying for peace for all of you. He is now your guardian angel above. Rest In Peace. ?❤️
Jamie (Ratliff) Krabill - Dec 6, 2019
Shane and family....you have my deepest condolences. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Melissa Glick - Dec 5, 2019
As someone with food allergies and the aunt of a food allergy child your sons age I can only wish you my sincerest condolences and thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
Linda Triplett - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your lose. My grandson has issues also and we fear this reaction also every day
Stephanie Morris - Dec 5, 2019
My deepest condolences on the lost of your precious boy.
The Morris Family (cousin of Laura Weatherbie and fellow allergy family)
Marsha M. - Dec 5, 2019
Rhonda and Matt -
and to Wyatts extended family.
Condolences and prayers go out to all of you.
Avery Taylor - Dec 5, 2019
I am sorry for your loss I new him from Seneca east.
Katrina Dye - Dec 5, 2019
We are an allergy family, my sons names is Wyatt, my prayers and condolences to all affected by the loss of Wyatt!
Marie - Dec 5, 2019
We are a food allergy family. My heart is saddened for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Sondra Holbert-EZToUse.com - Dec 5, 2019
There are no words just know I grieve with you and your family in this tragic loss.
Mary Schloemer - Dec 5, 2019
Comfort and peace be with all your family. May you feel touched by Gods love and care. Prayers for all.
Sherry Long - Dec 5, 2019
Such a great loss, not only for the family, but for the school and community. My heart aches for his loved ones, prayers for all.
Sabrina Olmstead - Dec 5, 2019
My family is going to keep him in prayers. He was part of our family at Seneca East and he will always be remembered. I'm hoping everyone recovers and hope everything will be ok for everyone involved. 🙁
Barb Gerber - Dec 5, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this. You have my condolences. Praying for the family.
Mike and Linda Veletean - Dec 5, 2019
Words cannot express how truly sorry we were when we heard of Wyatt’s passing. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers
Teresa Panek Ives - Dec 5, 2019
As a fellow allergy parent, my heart BLEEDS for you. Our deepest sympathies and prayers for strength. So very saddened.
Jordan and Annie Tilton - Dec 5, 2019
Rhonda, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss and you have our sincere condolences and you are all in our thoughts and prayers and may God watch over Wyatt and your family.
Pam (Smith) Dunson - Dec 5, 2019
Oh Rhonda my heart breaks for you! There are no words other than I am thankful you and your family have faith because I would not know how you would get through this kind of grief without it! Remind yourself every day that you will be together again some day! And when we really stop and think, we are with our loved ones in heaven MUCH longer than here on earth because eternity is forever!
Praying for all of you!
Pam and Larry
Gahris - Dec 5, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about your son’s passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Tammi Heefner - Dec 5, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Wyatt a few times but he was a really great kid. My heart goes out to your family.
Trish Tarr - Dec 5, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Melissa siebenaller - Dec 5, 2019
NOTHING will ever take the pain away completely, but I pray in time God can bring to peace and comfort! We lost our daughter last year from a totally different situation but I can somewhat relate to the heartbreak. Hold tight to your loved ones who are there for support and lean on God! My sincerest sympathies and many prayers for you all!
Stephanie - Dec 5, 2019
As a mother of a child with food allergies, I am deeply saddened to the core to hear about the loss of your dear son, Wyatt. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew Wyatt during this incredibly difficult time.
Dorothy Seidel - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your tragic loss, My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family for God's healing.
Nancy Yauger - Dec 5, 2019
As I am a mother of 3 kids with food allergies , I cannot express how so very sorry I am to hear of the loss of your precious son Wyatt. My condolences to you and your family. Sending Prayers and a hug from Pennsylvania
James & Missy Honaker - Dec 5, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Wyatt's family & friends.
Phil & Colleen Kimmet - Dec 5, 2019
Our deepest sympathies, Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Glea Herr - Dec 5, 2019
Rhonda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope God wraps his arms around you to comfort you. Just remember every time your heart beats, he is with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you ?
La Donna Heflin - Dec 5, 2019
Although we have never met, my heart breaks for you all. We too have a 12 year old son with food allergies. My thoughts and many prayers have been and will continue to be lifted for you all. May God hold your family close as you journey thru this time of sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tyler and Kim King - Dec 5, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Nicole W. - Dec 5, 2019
Although we’ve never met I learned of your story through the allergy community. There are no words... I am simply heartbroken to hear of his passing. I will pray for your family and especially Wyatt’s siblings. Please know he has touched lives of those he has never met. Prayers always!
Rich and a Dorie Smith - Dec 5, 2019
We are so sorry for the loss of your son, grandson, brother, and friend. Our heart aches for you all and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Nicole Johnson - Dec 5, 2019
My deepest condolences to you, his parents, siblings, family and friends. My the Lords angels speed him to paradise and the wings of his angels be wrapped around all of you during this time. My prayers are with you all.
Marty Smith - Dec 5, 2019
I didn't know Wyatt personally but my grandkids go to SE..Mike and Cecilia my sincere sympathy to you and all your family..God Bless and peace and comfort..
- Dec 5, 2019
As a mother of a daughter with food allergies who is in the 8th grade, you are living my worse nightmare....to lose a child due to accidental ingestion. My heart aches for you and you, your son will remain in my heart. So sorry.
- Dec 5, 2019
As a mother of a daughter with food allergies who is in the 8th grade, you are living my worse nightmare....to lose a child due to accidental ingestion. My heart aches for you and you, your son will remain in my heart. So sorry.
Gauf Family - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our 12 year old ANA son is only 20 days older. Praying for everyone who knew and loved this dear boy Wyatt. Love from CA.
LaBelle and Brandy Foote - Dec 5, 2019
As parents of children with food allergies, one of which is a 12 year old 7th grader, our hearts ache at your unbelievable loss. We send prayers for God's mighty arms to surround your entire family and implant in you an abundance of love and comfort.
Gauf Family - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our 12 year old ANA son is only 20 days older. Praying for everyone who knew and loved this dear not Wyatt. Love from CA.
Alicia, James, and Hunter Pine - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss! Words cant explain how our hearts hurt for you! May God give you strength to deal with this terrible loss! ? for a lifetime!
Jim and Pam Martin - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Prayers for you all.
Lorraine Butler - Dec 5, 2019
I don't know you I'm so sorry to hear about your son passing he is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him
Valerie and Gerald Gibson - Dec 5, 2019
Their are no words to take away your pain! To all of his family and friends- we are so sorry for your loss. God bless.
Roger Rucker - Dec 5, 2019
Rhonda, we are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Roger and Darlene
Randy and Penny Sparks - Dec 5, 2019
You have our deepest sympathy ?
Joleen (Williams) Vallejo - Dec 5, 2019
Words cannot express my deepest sympathies. My heart is with you and the family.
Jennie Meyers - Dec 5, 2019
You all have my deepest sympathy. RIP Wyatt. Your sweet soul will be with us forever.
Larry & Barbara Blankenship - Dec 5, 2019
Jerry & Sharon, our hearts break for your family. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you .
John and Darla CONLEY - Dec 5, 2019
Sending many prayers for God to sustain you all and give you the strength you need to get through this most difficult time. Deepest Sympathy ??
Diane Cunniff - Dec 5, 2019
My son and Wyatt have the same birthday. I cannot imagine your heartache. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. May he Rest In Peace. ?
Shields Family - Dec 5, 2019
As a fellow allergy family, the story of your sweet Wyatt really touched home for us. We pray for a peace that passes understanding during this tragic time. Please know that even in his 12 short years, your son has touched this world. He will be remembered and thought about often, even by people he never met.
Terry Caudill - Dec 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and strength for you all. God is with you
Irene vickery - Dec 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Larry and Jo Briggs - Dec 4, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about this. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Marsha Ganni - Dec 4, 2019
Gus, Sherri and Madie, Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Marsha Ganni - Dec 4, 2019
Jerry and Sharon, Sorry for the loss of your grandson. Thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family. God Bless you all.
Sarah Vickery - Dec 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss!!! Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family during this difficult time!!
Mike and Julie Polachek - Dec 4, 2019
Our hearts are broken over your loss of your beloved Wyatt. We pray you find peace in knowing he is in heaven with Jesus. We love you all.
Mary Woodring (Champion) - Dec 4, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he's in heaven playing with family and e joying being free from sickness. He's in heaven waiting for the day that you'll be reunited again and spend eternity with the ones he loved.
Mary & Ken Fortney - Dec 4, 2019
Our hearts are sad for the loss of your child. God be with you and help your family through your grief.
Richard and Rhonda Holbrook - Dec 4, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. Our thought and prayers are with you all!
Chuck, Sue and Charlotte Hoefert - Dec 4, 2019
Holding your family in our hearts.
Tom & Becky Bores - Dec 4, 2019
Jerry and Sharon, we are so sad to hear of the loss of your grandchild.
Eric, Marsha, Adam, Henry, and Nathan - Dec 4, 2019
Shane, Rhonda and all the kids. We are so very sorry for your loss. Wyatt was always a shining light at the campground. Adam loved to fish with him and had a chance to play some 1 on 1 on Saturday with him. We are thinking of you all and praying.
Eric and Jennifer Gurney - Dec 4, 2019
I didn't know him, but I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I couldn't even imagine. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose and Gary Pittenger - Dec 4, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Rosalie Keesy - Dec 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Rita Dove - Dec 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss your in our thoughts and prayers #flywiththeangelswyatt
Tony & Stephanie Jones - Dec 4, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. We'll keep you all in our prayers