Richard E. Lewis
Saturday, June 11, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday October 30, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday October 31, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday October 31, 2014
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (Chatfield, MN) [ view map ]
Saturday, June 11, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Saturday, June 11, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Age:
87 years old
Richard E. Lewis
Richard E. Lewis, 87, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Richard was born on June 11, 1927, in Bloomingdale, Wisconsin. He resided in Lake City, Minnesota.
Richard served in the Navy during World War II, in the Pacific, and in the Paratroopers 11th Airborne Division during the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Eagles.
After his time in the service, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Richard married Rita Connelly of Chatfield on January 2, 1954. He had a career working as a carpenter, including being employed by Weis Builders. Richard is survived by his wife, Rita, and his children Jim (Mary), Mary (Robert Hawkins), Mark, Matthew and Andrew. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Kristina Lewis.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM, Friday, October 31, 2014 at Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and for one half hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chatfield.
On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Richard E. Lewis has received the following condolences.
Our condolences to the Lewis Family. Not only were Dick and Rita good customers, but we considered them friends in every way. Dick's trade mark saying "well I'll be!" was always expected after a conversation, and seeing him and Rita in the 'hood was always a pleasure!
Richard & Mary Freytag
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Lewis family. Richard was a nice man and neighbor.
Jim and Mary,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Mary Kay Costello
Dear Mary, Ms. Rita and the Hawkins family,
It is so hard to lose a loved one. Know that we are praying for all of you in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Theresa and Salty Galvis