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WILLIAM RICHESON Obituary

WILLIAM E. RICHESON JR., 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at home with his family by his side. Born March 1, 1927, in Henryet-ta, Okla., he was a son of the late William and Johanna (Berkey) Richeson. William was a World War II era Army veteran. He worked as a Senior Staff Scientist at Magnavox/Phillips for over 32 years, from which he retired in 1993. William was a holder of 53 patents; his technical contributions influenced the world. He was a self-made renaissance man, a man of faith, and known for his delightful sense of humor. He was a member of The Chapel, the American Legion and the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Gooding) Richeson of Fort Wayne; son, Joe (Karen) Richeson of Fort Wayne; daughters, Jan (Danny) Davis of Corona, Calif., Mary (Thomas) Graves of Columbia City, Ind., Christy (Thomas) Stein of Fort Wayne, and Heather (Craig) Witte of Franklin, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Lou (Andy) Anderson of Panama City, Fla..; brother, Warner (Janet) Richeson of Plano, Texas; and brother-in-law, Robert (Ginny) Gooding of Grants Pass, Ore. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Charles and John Richeson; and sister, Valentine Goodman. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 19, 2015.

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Mike and Nancy Lambert

February 13, 2019

Bill was an amazing man! He was our neighbor for 40 years. If we ever needed anything, Bill would be right there. We sure do miss him. ❤

Robert Pittman

February 27, 2015

Joe, Karen and family - I never met your dad, but in reading his obituary you can see that he was quite a guy and must have been a strong influence and inspiration. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Thinking of you.

Daniel Aldred

February 22, 2015

Bill Richeson was one of the Greatest Engineers, and a "Most Innovative Scientist", in the Magnavox product development laboratories over his many, many years of effort, irregardless of the assignment. - - Daniel Aldred

February 21, 2015

Bill's family; We were very sad to hear of Bill's passing. We have walked down memory land, remembering our days at Cedar Creek Church of Christ. Our sunday school classes and the many talks we had. Allan and I both enjoyed the friendship we shared with Bill. May God's comfort surround all of you and bless you with his comfort during these times of loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are offered to your family. In God's love Allan and Charlene Volkert

February 21, 2015

Daniel Aldred --- Bill Richeson was one of the Greatest,and most inquisitive, Engineers at Magnavox

Vicki Smith

February 20, 2015

I see he was a wonderful man and will be missed. You are blessed to have known him and God is hugging him now,

Brandy Stanley-Treagesser

February 20, 2015

Uncle Bud, I know you will be missed by many and my prayers for peace and comfort go out to the entire family. His sister, Valentine, was my grandmother and I remember when he would come to Henryetta, Ok and visit. I was raised in the same house in Henryetta that he and his brothers and sisters were. What great memories were created there!! He left a legacy and will be remembered for his accomplishments and for how much he loved his family. God bless you all!

Pam Easler

February 20, 2015

Heather,

Prayers to you and your family in your father's homegoing.

February 20, 2015

I have such wonderful memories of uncle bud visiting our family and how he had so much love for us. my mother valentine loved to joke with uncle bud and they really had a good time laughing. I remember cousins jan and joe and aunt marylee and my grandparents anxiously awaiting their arrival. uncle bud you are loved and missed by many. love beverly sue chaney ritter

Cindy and Katie Barnett

February 19, 2015

Prayers for the entire family. God Bless!

Mike and Nancy Lambert

February 19, 2015

Our condolences and prayers go out to Bill's family. Carol, we're so glad we were able to have a wonderful visit with Bill Saturday. We were blessed to have both of you as neighbors for 40 years. Bill has enriched our lives so much and he will always be in our hearts.

Warner Richeson

February 19, 2015

I will miss you brother. Rest in Peace I am happy that I was able to be with for two days this past weekend. Warner

Bill Zabel

February 19, 2015

Bill was an amazing mentor during my younger years at Magnavox, and has made the world a better place in countless ways. His quick wit and enthusiasm, especially for technology, were unparalleled.

Debi Kennedy

February 19, 2015

Joe & family - so sorry for your loss, comforting prayers for you during this difficult time.

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