Richard C. Suehr

Richard Suehr Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Charles Suehr, 91, of 508 York Road, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Fayetteville. He was born May 4, 1917, in Crafton, Pa., to the late Harry C. Suehr and Ethlenna Roehrig Suehr. He served his country for more than 28 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War. During his military career, he was the recipient of numerous commendations and medals to include two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was preceded in death by a son, Ralph T. Suehr. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Suehr of the home; a son, Richard "Rick" C. Suehr II of Raleigh; a sister, Nell Bull of Nescopeck, Pa.; and a grandson, Richard Charles Suehr III of Long Beach, Calif. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 this evening, Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Main Post Chapel on Fort Bragg, with Father Micheas Langston officiating. He will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. on July 9, 2009, with the rendering of full military honors. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the family of Mr. Suehr. Our family is truly thankful that he has completed his final mission and has flown back into the sun to meet his squadron and go back the final time to his home base and be with his supreme commanding officer eternally. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Knights of Columbus, 1220 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305. Services entrusted to Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Suehr

14 Entries

Frank Olynyk

May 3, 2009

Ruth,
On behalf of the American Fighter Aces Association, I send our condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed meeting both of you at the annual convention of the AFAA.

Frank Olynyk,
Historian, AFAA.

Cassandra Thomas

April 29, 2009

Dear Mrs. Suehr and Family,

I was a cadet in the EE Smith AFJROTC program from 1977 to 1979 under Lt Col Richard Suehr, USAF Retired. He was an inspiration to me. By God's grace, I became an Air Force officer then chaplain. I retired after 22 years on active duty in the rank of lieutenant colonel. My deep appreciation to your loved one for his faith and service to God and country. God bless you in your time of mourning.

Karen Ray

April 27, 2009

My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Bob Morton

April 26, 2009

We lift you up in prayer during this time of grief. While I didn't have an opportunity to meet Mr. Suehr, I feel that I know something about him through the many years that I had to opportunity to work with Rick. May God give you the peace and assurance that passes all understanding during this time.

Gregory Drake

April 26, 2009

To the Suehr family:

LTC Suehr started the junior AFROTC progam at E.E. Smith in 1968. I was one of the first cadets in that program. He inspired me to want to become a military pilot-I did not know at the time that he was a WW II aviation hero. I never got my wings, but I did serve for 22 years as an Army physician. His dedication and service to our nation had a positive influence on my decision to serve. I'm sure he would forgive me for choosing Army green over Air Force blue. He was a true gentleman and patriot. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Sincerely,

COL Gregory L. Drake, MD USA RET

Loretta Williford

April 26, 2009

Dear Ruth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. You are much in my thoughts. Loretta Williford

Lonnie Covington

April 26, 2009

Mr. Suehr. My name is Lonnie Covington. I was a student in AFJROTC at E.E.Smith Senior High School. Class of 86. Colonel Suehr was a mentor and a friend. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May god bless you.

Lonnie Covington

Mary Anne Peeples

April 26, 2009

Ruth, Please know that the women of the Woman's Club are thinking of you at this difficult time. I will add Richard's name to our prayer request book at St. Ann's. I will be in Washington at the time of the interment and will try to be there.

Joyce Wall

April 26, 2009

May God bless Mrs. Suehr and Rick. You have been in my prayers for a long time. Your heart can be lighter knowing he is now home and that you will be with him again one day.

Rita Gross

April 26, 2009

Suehr Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My mother taught at E. E. Smith with Col. Suehr, and I grew up listening to his booming voice. Thinking of him always brought a smile to my face. He was a wonderful man, and I miss him.

Ginger Powers

April 25, 2009

Dear Ruth, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know we at the Woman's Club are thinking of you.

Mr. & Mrs. Gary

April 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeneal Harris

April 25, 2009

Dear Ruth: My heart is very heavy and sad. I want to see you and would go out but have needed to know when it was convenient. I trust I will be able to see you Sunday evening. Love, Jeneal Harris

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