Richard "Dick" Joseph Hewett Sr.
May 11, 1949 ~ August 15, 2024
Age 75 of Rush City. Loving Dad, Grandpa, and Brother.
Passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2024. Preceded in death by son, Gabriel; parents, Paul and Alice; siblings, Sharon Servis, Paul “Boots” Jr, Rosemary, Iris. Survived by sons, Rick (Jocelyn Thompson), Jeremiah Miller, Nathaniel (Yee-Ling Mui); grandchildren, Marcus, Kira-Mei, Maxton, Mikolai, David, Jenette; brother Earl “Lynn” (Susan) Misner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dick was born and raised in International Falls. He was an avid car mechanic and motorcyclist in his younger days. He was the proud owner and operator of Shady River Campground in Big Lake. He loved to play cribbage and watch football. His favorite team was the Vikings and whoever was playing against the Packers. He was happiest when he was surrounded by people who would laugh at his jokes. After he retired he moved to Rush City where he spent the remainder of his life.
A celebration of Dick’s life will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 1-3 pm at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake.
I loved listening to Dick and my Joe sharing memories of when they were young. Joe spent a lot of time with Dick and his dad minnowing and logging.
Dick and his uncle Joe were always getting into some kind of mischief and very close. One story was that Uncle Joe and Dick and Lindy were having a dart gun fight in Alice’s house. Uncle Joe shot Earl (stepdad) in the back of the head and then tossed the gun to Dick!
Dick always made a trip north to visit his Aunts and Uncles and these visits were welcomed by all. His Aunt Dorothy would always call him her “little nephew” and he would just beam.
Dick had a crazy sense of humor and could tell a joke like no one else. He was also welcoming when you came to his home.
We are saddened by the news that he has passed and he will be missed.
I remember meeting you for the first time 5 years ago. You immediately wanted a hug. You then told me one of many funny stories about Rick (my fiance), in which I gave a laugh. You told me that was the best laugh you have every heard. From that day on when I came to see you every other week you made it your mission to make me laugh. I will forever miss that.