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Richard Edward
Scheetz Sr. - Southport
Richard “Dick” E.
Scheetz Sr, 79, of Southport, North Carolina passed away
on Thursday, June 21, 2012, peacefully at home
surrounded by family.
Mr. Scheetz arrived March 25, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio,
son of Peter and Mary (Keaggy) Scheetz.
He is survived by wife of nearly 60 years Rita (Mangie)
Scheetz, sister Joan Democko (Steve), twin brothers
Lawrence and Jerome(Suzie), children Dr Richard E
Scheetz, Jr(Cindy), Charles Scheetz, Peter Scheetz, Dr
Kurt (Kathryn) Scheetz, Karl (Alba) Scheetz and Laura
(Dr Anthony) Michelakis. He is also survived by
grandchildren Lilly and Carly Michelakis, Crescenzo,
Marisa, and Luke Scheetz, Lauren, LeighAnn and Thomas
Scheetz, Ryan and Kristin Scheetz, Jessica Scheetz,
Derek,Richard F, Heidi, and Erika Scheetz, Brita Scheetz
Smarrella, and great grandchildren Conlin, Romy, Lana
Sloan and Dominic Smarrella; also numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Mr. Scheetz graduated with honors from Ursiline High
School in Youngstown in 1950 and The Catholic University
of America in 1954, and attended the University of
Pittsburgh. Dick was first in his engineering class at
the Catholic University of America and elected into the
Phi Kappa honorary fraternity. He wrestled varsity for
four years and was captain of the wrestling team.
Following college he was employed at Hetlzel Steel, then
entered the US Navy and attended officers training
school. He was stationed at Parris Island, SC and
Blackbush Naval Airstation in England as a full
Lieutenant and was the Base Engineer at both locations.
Later he moved to Boardman, Ohio, where he was employed
by the East Ohio Gas Company as Chief Engineer for seven
years. He became a partner in the Youngstown engineering
firm Mosure and Fok. Mr. Scheetz then left to become
employed by the Federal Aviation Administration where he
was responsible for the safety of Ohio airports. After
that he then worked 15 years for the 910th tactical unit
at the Youngstown AFB until his retirement. In 1977, he
and his family moved from Boardman to New Middletown ,
Ohio into a house that he designed and constructed, and
then moved to Southport, NC with his wife and Grannie,
where his son Dr. Kurt Scheetz and daughter Laura
Michelakis reside.
Dick was known for his firm handshake, infectious smile
and laugh. He was intelligent, loving, hardworking, and
especially honest. He was highly admired and loved by
many. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Memorial services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Southport, NC at 1:00pm Saturday, June 23,
2012. Future memorial services in Youngstown, Ohio will
be announced at a later date.
Special thanks to the people of Liberty Healthcare and
Home-care Hospice, Ocean Trail Rehabilitation and
Convalescent Center, New Hanover and Dosher Hospitals
and the doctors and staff of all. The family appreciates
all the hard work and special care of his wife Rita and
daughter Laura Michelakis the last few months of his
life.
The world lost a great man but he carries on in the
impressions he left on all of us.
In lieu of flowers, the family desires donations be made
to the Southport Senior Center,1513 Howe St., Southport,
NC 28461.
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Peacock-Newnam
& White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
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