Published June 27, 2009 07:03 pm - Sunday, June 28, 2009 GEAUGA — Richard A. "Dick" Jewett, age 68, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at UHHS Geauga Medical Center.
Richard A. Jewett Sunday, June 28, 2009
Star Beacon
GEAUGA — Richard A. "Dick" Jewett, age 68, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at UHHS Geauga Medical Center.
He was born March 7, 1941, in Middlefield, Ohio, the son of Francis Best "Ike" and Gwendolyn A. (Chittle) Jewett.
A lifetime area resident, Mr. Jewett was formerly of Gustavus and had lived in Williamsfield since 1983. He was a 1959 graduate of Gustavus High School; and served in the National Guard for eight years.
He was employed by Copperweld Steel in Warren, Ohio for 32 years; and was a horse and cattle dealer for many years. Most recently, he hauled horse and cattle for the Amish. Mr. Jewett was a member of the Farm Bureau and Guernsey Association, served on the Council for the Farm Credit Bureau and he was an auctioneer for 25 years. He loved being with his grandchildren, horse trading, hunting and was a NASCAR fan.
Mr. Jewett is survived by his wife, Nadine M. (Werstler) Jewett whom he married Feb. 17, 1973 of Williamsfield; his son, Richard (Diane) Jewett of Coxsacki, N.Y.; his daughter, Gwendolyn (Timothy) Kohn of Bristolville, Ohio; his son, Randy (Jennifer) Jewett of Kinsman, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Justine Kohn of Farmdale, Ohio, Michael Jewett of Coxsacki, N.Y., Gage Ivan Jewett of Kinsman, Nakaylah Sioux Kohn of Bristolville, Emma and Alissa Jewett, both of Coxsacki, N.Y. and Jason MacLeod and Claire Sophia Jewett, both of Kinsman; one brother, JR. Jewett of Gustavus, Ohio; and a step-sister, Karen Rae Dobay of Greene township, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Service will be 12 p.m. (Noon), Tuesday, June 30th, at BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, Ohio. Burial will follow in Hayes Cemetery, Wayne twp., Ohio.
Calling Hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 29th and also on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of Service at Noon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Obituary and condolences at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.
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