Richard Roy Jewell, 62, of La Porte, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at 9:09 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, in his home.
He was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Chicago, Ill., to Roy and Viola (Miller) Jewell.
Richard honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an electrician for IBEW Local 531. Richard loved all of his union brothers. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and immensely loved his sweets. Richard especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
On Feb. 25, 2008, in La Porte, he married Heather (Cross) Jewell, who survives.
Also surviving are his three children, Richard Jewell and Trisha Jewell Ruiz, both of California, and Joseph Romano of La Porte; three step-children, Nicholas, Anthony and Christopher Romano, all of La Porte; two grandchildren; six siblings, Roy (Anne) Jewell of New York, Harry Jewell of Indiana, Owen (Veronica) Liebig of Illinois, Terri (Paul) Brzezinski of Wisconsin, Susan Grigsby of Wisconsin, and Penny (John) Ferrall of Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, at South Center United Baptist Church, 2507 U.S. 6, Hamlet, Ind., with Pastor Ernie Melton officiating. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
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