ENGELHARDT, Richard R. of Pontiac; passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 16, 1956. Beloved son of Hideko (nee. Taguwa) and the late Ray Engelhardt. Loving brother of Carol (Patrick) Miller of Riley Twp. Dearest uncle of Derek Brown (Kyle Belcher) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Richard grew up in the Sterling Heights/Utica area and graduated from Adlai E Stevenson High School Class of 1974. He attended Macomb and Kalamazoo Community College and Western Michigan University majoring in Computer Programming. He then joined the Marine Corps and was most proud of his service where he also continued his education. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from National University in San Diego, CA demonstrating a high level of competence. He was proficient in several operating systems, programming and databases.
He received many awards and certifications which included: Navy Achievement Medal, Certificate of Achievement, Good Conduct Medal, Letter of Recognition USMC Schools Honor Graduate, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Rifle Expert Badge, Employee of the Quarter Government of Guam, Certificate of Recognition JLC Center of Guam, ORACLE Certified Professional and 2 Meritorious Masts (outstanding leadership/professional knowledge and high level of technical knowledge). He implemented new ideas in software programming and because of his esemplastic powers, he saved the Marine Corps considerable man-hours in research and battalion's training management system. After his honorable discharge he transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve.
He worked as a computer programmer for several companies as an employee and contractor. He also had his own computer repair business. When he became disabled, he continued his education receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology in Web Design from Colorado Technical University, where he graduated Suma cum Laude. He had just completed 50% of his masters before succumbing to his illness. He had a big heart and was most generous. He will be truly missed.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 12:45 PM until 1:45 PM at the Lewis E Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkson. A private family burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly with military honors. Memorial donations may be considered to the Wounded Warrior Project in Richard’s name. Please leave a memory or condolence on our online guestbook at www.wintfuneralhome.com
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