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Richard H Heuchert 1938 - 2001
Richard Herman Heuchert was born on March 16, 1938 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon United States to Emily Heuchert and Joseph Heuchert, and had a brother Joseph Heuchert. Richard was baptized in April 1938. He married Marlene Kay Heuchert on June 20, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in Seattle, King County, Washington, and had children Martin Joseph Heuchert, Mark Richard Heuchert, and Marcia Kay Hippey. Richard Heuchert died at age 62 years old on March 4, 2001 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA, and was buried on March 9, 2001 at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington USA.
Richard Herman Heuchert
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San Diego, CA
March 16, 1938
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
March 4, 2001
San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
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Richard Herman Heuchert's History: 1938 - 2001
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03/161938March 16, 1938BirthdatePortland, Multnomah County, Oregon United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Richard Heuchert was the son of German Immigrants. His father, Joseph Valentine Heuchert immigrated to the United States before World War I. His mother Emily Muller (Heuchert) came to America after World War I, when she was 19 years old. Both of Richard's parents came through Ellis Island. Emily was one of 13 children of farmers who lived in a German-speaking farming belt at the juncture of Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. That area is now part of Poland. One of Emily's sisters had emigrated to New York City, and fell in love with a Catholic man. Her Lutheran father refused to allow her to marry him, so she went home to convince him. Shortly after she arrived in Europe, the war began, and she could not return to New York. During the course of the war, she met another man, and married him. When the family was reunited at the end of the war, they still had the return ticket to America. The sister who had bought the ticket chose to stay in Europe with her husband. Emily's father selected Emily to use the ticket, because the chance to go to America was an opportunity not to be wasted. Emily came to the US in a steam ship, and crossed the continent to Portland, OR, where the family knew people who would sponsor her. The sponsor did not own a car, and he only had one friend who did. He convinced the friend to go with him to pick up Emily at the train station by telling him she was a pretty German girl. The friend liked the prospect of meeting a pretty girl, so he agreed to give them a ride. Richard's parents met because Joseph Heuchert was the only man the sponsor knew who owned a car. Joseph Heuchert married Emily Muller, and they held the reception in the house where Richard ultimately grew up. Joseph and Emily had two sons 13 years apart, Joseph, and Richard. Richard's dad died when he was only 3 years old. Emily never remarried, mourned Joseph for the rest of her life. She would wake up in the middle of the night, and sit on the edge of her bed and talk in German to her dear dead husband. Five decades after his death, Emily described Joseph as "always full of fun." In a factory accident, he had lost two joints of a finger. If he was sitting in a room alone, and heard someone approach, he would put that finger nub up to a nostril. When the person entered the room, the first thing to see was Joseph with half a finger apparently inserted into his nose. Richard grew up as an American, a son of German Americans. His mother had been sent to America after the War, but at first had intended to return some day. She was not initially interested in becoming an American citizen. However, when she became eligible for citizenship, Richard's father insisted that she become an American. So, Richard always thought of himself not as a German, but as an American. He believed in the goodness and power of America, and was always grateful to live in this country. This was evident in his decades of military service, and his love of his country.
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Richard Heuchert was born in Portland, OR. He grew up in Portland. He went to Pacific Lutheran College in Parkland, WA for a year, and then joined the United States Navy. He was aboard USS Lewis (DE-535) when he crossed the Equator for the first time. In the course of a 31-year naval career, he walked on every continent except Africa and Antarctica.
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Richard went to Pacific Lutheran College for a year. Over a quarter decade later he went back to school. He earned a Ba. in business at National University in San Diego. He continued at National to earn two Master's degrees, one in Business Administration, and one in Education.
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04/dd1938April 1938Baptism dateUnknownPlace of worship
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Richard Heuchert grew up in the Lutheran Church. He held a deep and abiding faith for his entire life. He once said that there had never been a time when he did not believe. He attended Sunday church services every week, regardless of whether he was at home, deployed or travelling on vacation. He was active in church activities, whether as an usher, a church youth group leader, a trustee, or an elder. Outside of family, church was the core of his social life.
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Richard Heuchert served in the Viet Nam War aboard USS Providence (CLG-6) in 1972. Providence received a US Navy Unit Comendation forher service while he was aboard. "The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Unit Commendation to USS Providence (CLG-6) for service as set forth in the following citation: For exceptionally meritorious service from 20 April 1972 to 1 December 1972 while participating in combat operations off the coast of North and South Vietnam. In her primary role of providing naval gunfire support to allied forces in Vietnam, USS Providence inflicted serious losses on the enemy. Her outstanding support of South Vietnamese forces played a significant role in containing the North Vietnamese invasion. During the South Vietnamese counteroffensive, Providence time and again provided the firepower when and where it was needed by the forces ashore. Providence was also called upon on numerous occasions to participate in operations to interdict the flow of supplies in North Vietnam. She accomplished this mission with daring and skill, often coming under intense hostile fire. Providence took part in the first multi-cruiser strike since World War II. This daring and successful raid on military targets in the Haiphong harbor area demonstrated superior teamwork and professionalism by the officers and men of USS Providence. Their sustained superior performance reflected great credit upon themselves, their ship, and the United States Naval Service. John W. Warner, Secretary of the Navy, 14 May 1973".
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Richard Heuchert was in the United States Navy for 31 years. He worked his way through all the enlisted ranks except Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) before being selected for Limited Duty Officer (LDO), and promoted to Ensign. Over the next two decades, he served his country both afloat and ashore, being promoted up through Commander (O-5). For the last 15 years of his career, he was stationed in San Diego, CA. When he was offered a promotion to Captain, (O-6) and a station in Norfolk, VA, he elected to retire instead of moving his wife, Marlene away from her home and friends. After retiring from the Navy, Richard taught mathematics at Gompers Secondary School until he died. One of his students spoke at his memorial service. She said that because of him, she was at University to become a math teacher.
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03/42001March 4, 2001Death dateSan Diego, San Diego County, California United Statesesophageal cancerCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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03/92001March 9, 2001Funeral dateEvergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington USABurial location
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CMDR Ret. Richard H. Heuchert, Age 62, passed away March 4, 2001 in San Diego, CA. He is survived by his children Martin, Mark, and Marcia, by Lulu Anaya-Summers, his loving companion, and his brother Joe. A military graveside service will be held Friday, March 9, 2001 at 3PM, Washelli Cemetery, Seattle. Viewing will be held on Thursday, 3PM-9PM and Friday 8AM-2:30 PM, Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Holy Cross Lutheran Church of San Diego.ADVERTISEMENT BYLooking for more information?
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