Richard William Lundy

Richard William Lundy Denton, Texas Age 70, passed on Monday, July 27, 2009. Born October 17, 1938, in Lansing MI, to John and Marguerite Lundy. Dick graduated from Everett HS in 1957. Inducted into the Capital Conference Hall of Fame in June '09 for Everett's football team performance in 1954. Received his certification in Automotive Chassis and Body Surface Design, 1963. Earned an Associate Degree from Lansing Community College in 1965, Mechanical Design. A second Associate Degree from Mott Community College 1988, in Business Management. He then earned his Bachelor Degree, with honors, Business Management from Ferris State College, 1995. Dick has the patent on "Flyway Jib System" 1976, J. I. Case Corp., Drott of Wausau, WI; registered in 7 countries. Dick was written up in Automotive Industries (AI) 9-97, for excellence in automotive rapid prototyping (building cardboard cars). Employed at REO, Lansing, MI, in the Military Design Group, 1958-66; Modern Engineering working at General Motors, Warren, MI 1969-71; J. I. Case, Drott, Wausau, WI, 1971-78; Harnischfeger (P&H) of Escanaba, MI returning to Modern Engineering (GM) in Flint, MI, 1983-2001. Dick was a dedicated Lion from 1982 to 2006, holding State, District, and Local offices. He loved being a member of the Lions Air Force. Golf and travel were his favorite leisure time activities. In 2001, upon his retirement, he acquired a 1938 REO Speedwagon pick-up truck. He studied the Olds family, the evolution of the automobile and volunteered at the RE Olds Transportation Museum; Member of the Lansing REO Club & REO Club of America. He was a devoted MSU fan, and we will be "wearn' o' the Green and White" for the memorial. Preceding him in death are his parents John, Maguerite, and sister, Barbara Lundy. Dick is survived by his sister Kay (Gaylord) Dennis; wife Deborah Day-Lundy; Sons, Tom Lundy-McAttee, Bruce Lundy-McAttee, Roger (Denise) Lundy, and Steve (Kathy) Lundy; step-daughters Kimberly Howell-Lewsader, and Kendra (Chris) Howell-Jackway; 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A celebration of Dick's life will be held October 17, 2009 from 1-4p.m. at St. Katherines Episcopal Church, located at 4650 Meridian Rd. in Williamston. Memorial contributions may be made to REOlds Transportation Museum, 240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933 or Leader Dog for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI 48407. Dick was truly dedicated to education, therefore, a memorial contribution in an educational fund of your choice would also please him.