Richard E. "Rick" Pyewell

PYEWELL RICHARD E. "RICK"
58, of Butler, recently a resident of Evergreen Nursing Home in Harmony, PA, died early Thursday morning, August 30, 2007, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born November 25, 1948 in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Malone) Pyewell. He graduated from Reading High School in 1966, and from LaFayette College in 1976 with an electrical engineering degree. He was a dedicated employee for the Butler Armco/AK Steel plant in Butler from 1976 until 2002, working as automation manager for the melt shop. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Butler since 1976, was on the Church Council, and was in charge of the youth ministry committee for many years. He had coached youth tee ball, softball, and soccer where he was also a referee for the B.A.S.A., was a member of the Armco bowling league at the K of C on Monday nights for many years and the Armco golf league, where he was a record keeper and organized tournaments. Rick was an avid runner participating in many local races, was an original member of the perpetual motion running group at the Butler Community College, and was well known for his good sense of humor. In the late 1970's he was on the transitional living board. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he had served with the United States Navy, and was assigned to the U.S.S. Charleston, an attack cargo ship. Surviving are his wife, Barbara M. (Godek) Pyewell, whom he married September 23, 1972. 1 Daughter: Mrs. Joshua (Allison Rose) Nichols of Glenshaw, PA. 1 Son: Daniel Richard Pyewell of Houston, TX. 2 Grandchildren: Seth Richard Nichols and Sydney Rose Nichols. 2 Brothers: John Pyewell and family of Illinois, and Robert Pyewell and family of Florida. 3 Brothers-in-law: Joseph (Susie) Godek, David (Cathy Jo) Godek, and Matthew (Denise) Godek, all of the Reading, PA area. 1 Aunt: Effie Johnson of Philadelphia, PA. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many caring friends especially, Bob, Suzi, Mike & Fef, Jae, George & Margy, Kathy & Mike, and Pat & Tom. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, and his mother-in-law, Joseph and Marie Godek of Reading, PA. Pyewell â€" Friends of Richard E. 'Rick' Pyewell, who died, August 30, 2007, will be received at the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, and also Monday morning until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler. The Rev. Thomas M. Pierotti, Pastor, will officiate. The Family requests that Memorial Donations may be made to the Butler Golden Tornado Scholarship Fund, 110 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001, or to the Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Group, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Please visit our website at
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