Richard-Newell-Obituary

Richard F. Newell

Gull Lake, Michigan

Oct 16, 1931 – Jul 14, 2022

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October 16, 1931
DIED
July 14, 2022
LOCATION
Gull Lake, Michigan

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Newell, Richard F. 10/16/1931 - 7/14/2022 Gull Lake, Michigan Richard Furst Newell passed away on July 14th, 2022 at the age of 90. Some may remember him by his dapper seersucker suits, horn-rimmed glasses, and Panama hat- he was more than that. He was a tireless advocate for what is just, an...

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So many fond memories of the Newell family....Gull Lake....Eastover Ct.....and of course Mr. and Mrs. Newell. Condolences to the Pris, Liz and Sarah. Your folks were wonderful to myself and Cathy and we have often spoken of the great times our families spent with each other during our childhoods. Mr. Newell was one of a kind....I had to be on my game when ever I was around him as I was going to be quizzed on Willie Horton´s Batting Average or how many wins Mickey Lolich had last season and...

Such fun memories growing up on Eastover Ct.! Mr. Newell ( you all called him Father ) was the fun dad whose attention and laugh I loved and remember very fondly. He took us on top down rides in his red convertible VW and fun, long bike rides- probably even played 4 square with us. I was lucky enough to spend some time on Gull Lake the summer that a new baby brother or sister was expected later that year. Liz and I were about 10 years old - we swam, sailed and climbed on the rafters in...

Love to the Newell Family ...
In 1960 we moved from Pennsylvania after law school at U Va for Wes to start to practice at Ogden, Robertson & Marshall. We knew no one in Louisville which was not so hard for Wes who went to work every day at the firm but I perhaps had a bit more anxiety. Short-lived, of course, because the Newells to the rescue!!! Fantastic, welcoming friends from the start who made Kentucky feel like home and became appreciated and loved friends forever. Both Sarah...

Dear Pres, Liz and Sarah

I met Rick in 1961 through Wesley Adams, who lived in the same 4plex apartment building as Mary Jean and I did. We quickly became good friends and remained so for 61 years. We played softball together, squash at the Pendenis Club, occasional tennis at those courts in Crescent Hill. For several years Mary Jean and I had season tickets with your folks for Actors Theatre. So many dinners together.

Rick wss such a kind, "gentle" person. I never heard him...

Dear Priscilla, Elisabeth, Sarah, and family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss of your most awesome dad. How grateful I am to have known him, and your dear mom and ultimately you. We shared so many conversations around the table - not literally, but subjects that hold us all together - food, family & friends (and the rest comes naturally). Rick was a genuinely unique and kind person, who I learned from by listening and observing, and will remember him forever.
Thank you for...

Former law partner who learned a lot from Rick and who enjoyed practicing law with him. I also enjoyed time with him away from the office. A grrat guy.

First met Rick playing softball with ET and others. Then for social hour with the Judge, Booboo and others. Became a member of the Beavers dinner group. Gull Lake cottage was a stop on our way up to northwest Michigan for a few summers. Rick and Sarah were always very gracious and welcoming to our family.
Considering myself a friend of Rick's is something I will always be proud of. He set a very good example for me and others of how a gentleman should conduct himself.