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Richard Hewitt Obituary
Memorial services for Richard Alan "Dick" Hewitt, 93, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 4, 2014, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
Richard was born December 15, 1920, in Lewiston, New York the son of Alan and Lena (Laur) Hewitt. After growing up on his family dairy farm and attending Niagara University, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in February 1942.
Richard served as a member of the 78th Fighter Group, 82nd Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force in the European Theater during World War II from 1943-45, flying out of Duxford, England. He was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 15 Oak Leaf Clusters and EAME Theater Ribbon with 6 battle stars for his service. Richard also served in the Air Force Reserve and retired from that service as a Lt. Col. in 1962.
He received his BA in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and was employed for many years with DuPont Company in both New York State and Kansas before his retirement in 1982.
Richard was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Alvamar Golf and Country Club, and a past winner of the Lawrence Country Golf Championship.
He married Lyn Rudd on August 29, 1947, in Cedarville, Michigan. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include one daughter, Donna Lyn Flory (Jim), Lawrence; one son, Richard Wayne Hewitt (Linda Rauch), Taos, New Mexico; four grandchildren, Louise (Mike Brandt) Flory, Christopher (Rita) Hewitt, Lisa (Zac) Richardson, and Ryan Hewitt; two great-grandchildren, Isabelle Hewitt and Ellis Richardson; and one brother, Alfred L. Hewitt, Niagara Falls, New York. He was preceded in death by brothers Donald Hewitt, Harold Hewitt, Gerald Hewitt and Kennith Hewitt.
The family will greet friends from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 3rd at Warren-McElwain.
The family suggest memorials in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of the donor's choice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hewitt
July 29, 2014
Lynn, We enjoyed knowing Dick. I still read his book that he wrote. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Louise Howard
Wanda Gaggero
July 28, 2014
Lyn, I'm sorry to hear of Dicks passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Michael Mitchell
July 28, 2014
I enjoyed playing golf with Dick and the early morning group when I would visit. A great gentleman. I graduated with Rick in 1970 from Lawrence High and the apple didn't fall far from the tree...Rick was a great golfer too! My sincerest regrets to the entire Hewitt family.
July 27, 2014
Sending our love your way, Donna and family.
July 26, 2014
Dick was one of our AARP volunteer tax preparers for some years, and greatly valued for his helpfulness and knowledge. It is a loss for many people, although especially for the family. Our sympathies.
-Audrey Kamb-Studdard
July 23, 2014
Lyn, We'll really miss Dick-especially skiing with you two!
Ron, Penny, Jessica and Laura
July 23, 2014
Lyn, Donna, Jim and all,
So sorry, my sincere hugs to you. I know Mom is with you emotionally, Lyn, and wishes she could be with you. If anything we can do, don't hesitate asking. Love, Marty and Joann
July 23, 2014
I worked with Dick for many years at Dupont and am so very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Ginny finuf
Darla
July 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss Donna and family. Prayers sent your way.
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