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Richard Charette Obituary

Richard Dean Charette (April 4, 1937 - Mar. 25, 2011) Richard was born April 4, 1937 in White Earth, MN. and he went home to see the Lord March 25, 2011. Richard (Dick) served in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked as a Painter, then a Business Agent for District Council 5, and owner of the Opal Lounge on South Tacoma Way with his wife. Dick leaves his loving wife, Carol, 3 daughters, Terrie, Marie, and Carol, and grandchildren. Dick will be forever missed! Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1st at 11am in the Piper-Morley-Mellinger Chapel, 5436 S Puget Sound Ave. Tacoma, WA 253-472-3353. Then laid to rest at National Tahoma Cemetery in Kent, WA at 1:30pm. Reception will follow gravesite. For more info visit www.pipermorleymellinger fh.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 30, 2011.

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May 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Dick. I just found out today. I am sorry that I was not present to celebrate his life. I have fond memories of Dick, Carol, Terri, Annette and Carol.....I grew up just a few doors down for 25 years. He will be missed. My prayers to your family. <3 Kristin Mead

Sherry Pasket

April 4, 2011

Dear Carol, Terri, Annette and Carol. I found out from Sharon Ekstrand that Cousin Dick passed away. I am so sorry to hear this. I remember when you came to MN to visit and when we came to visit you. That was many years ago. I just recently stubbled upon pictures going through some of my Mother things. I too am Frank Charettes Granddaughter my Mom is Ms. Opal Marie Charette Kubiszewski. I will pass this information on to her.
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family.

Sharon Porter Ekstrand

Sharon Ekstrand

April 2, 2011

Dear Carol, Terri,Annette and Carol, I am deeply saddened to find out about my cousins passing. Not even sure how I found this web page. I am the grand daughter of Frank Charette and the daughter of his daughter Shirley Charette Porter. I guess our familys lost touch after we moved back to Mn.

George Hilbish

March 31, 2011

Carol and Family, my prayers are with during sad time for you. But rest easy knowing that another Marine is standing his post in Heaven. Semper Fi

Marc Miller

March 31, 2011

Dear Carol, Terri, Annette, and Carol
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and love are with all of you.

Arlene Ankenman

March 30, 2011

Dick, Always made you feel like you were the only girl on the dance floor. One of few that knew how to lead this ole dance instructor. He will be greatly missed.
Hugs to all!!!

arlene ankenman

March 30, 2011

Dick, always made you feel like you were the only girl on the dance floor. Probably one of a few guys that knew how to lead this old dance instructor.
Hugs to all!

Robin Holland

March 30, 2011

Dear Carol and Family,
It was a sad day when I heard of your loss. I remember when we use to hang out together on friday nights and Dick told so many jokes, it was amazing how many he could store in his brain. I feel blessed to have been apart of both of your lives, it has been along time but we never forget good friends.

Doris Fitzhugh

March 30, 2011

Dear Carol, Terri, Annette, and Carol
My heart is very heavy today to read about the loss of your husband and father. There are too many memories to even list here, growing up across the street from you. My prayers as well as my mom Mina and Dad Roys go out to you and your family in this time of loss.

Tom & Nina Fitzpatrick

March 30, 2011

Carol & Family,
Dick was a big influence on our lives. Generous to a fault and always helpful to us when we needed advice. Our thoughts and prayers our with you always.

Sue Kapfhammer

March 30, 2011

Our thoghts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. bone.

Donna Buck

March 30, 2011

Carol,Terrie,Nettie & Carol, Our heartfelt thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time. Love Donna and Pat Buck

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