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Richard Lunt Obituary
Of Davidson, NC, died on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at his home from complications following treatment for pancreatic cancer. Born September 18, 1944 in Richland, WA, he was the son of Richard Royal Lunt Sr. and Grace Mays Lunt.
Dr. Lunt grew up in Bellfonte, outside Wilmington, DE and attended Mount Pleasant High School. He rose to the rank of Eagle with the Boy Scouts of America. He went to undergraduate school at Colgate University and received his doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University where he was also a course instructor. He earned admission to the Phi Beta Kappa Society and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Dr. Lunt's professional career included work with United Engineering and Constructors in Philadelphia and two separate positions with Arthur D. Little of Cambridge, MA. During his 24 years in the Boston area he resided at various times in Acton, Brookline and Lexington, MA. He later started, and was president of, the chemical engineering consulting firm, Strategic Solutions, Inc. Dr. Lunt was the holder of four patents and authored numerous professional articles and books related to environmental pollution prevention technologies.
Dr. Lunt was preceded in death by his wife of more than 40 yrs., Christine J. Lunt, formerly of Wilmington, DE and is survived by their three children: Tracy T. Lunt of Columbus, OH, and Wilmington, DE, Catherine M. Lunt German of Framingham, MA and Richard Royal Lunt III of E. Lansing, MI; his sister, Edith Lunt Baker of Conyers, GA and his three grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Daniel and Jordan Epler.
Graveside Services will be held at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church Cemetery, Greenville, DE on Saturday, September 24th.
Please, no flowers. The family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements by
JOHN F. YASIK FUNERAL HOME
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Leslie Rogers Manix
September 17, 2022
It is to my profound delight that I have reconnected with Dick's son Richard R. Lunt III this past May. I had a joyful lunch with Richard and his wife, Sophie and saw photos of their young son. We shared happy memories and will not let time go by without being in each other's lives .
Leslie Rogers Manix
September 17, 2021
It is difficult NOT to write about the wonderful relationship I had with Dick and his family. I have missed his charm and sense of humor for many years and yearn to hug his children once again. Hey, I've always been an eternal optomist and Dick and Chris touched my life and will alway be in my heart. LLRM
Leslie Manix
September 17, 2019
Many memories of many delightful years together will always remain in our hearts.
February 24, 2019
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one. To offer you some comfort and encouragement during this difficult time, please watch the attached video.
Lincoln
February 19, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that God promise at 1Thessalonians 4:13,14 bring you comfort and knowing that theres a hope for our love ones .
Lewis Benson
January 28, 2019
From when I first met Dick in 1986, he became a colleague and a mentor to me in our shared field. I learned a great deal from him and enjoyed spending time with him. Since his passing, I often say to myself "I wish I could ask Dick what he thinks about this." I miss him a lot.
Leslie Rogers
March 27, 2012
I just found out. I loved Dick and Chris and mourn their passing.
Daniel Janes
September 28, 2011
Sterling, Thank you for that remembrance. Dick was immensely proud of that achievement and still attended the investiture of new Eagle Scouts and joined in passing around their new badge of rank, a privilege only open to other Eagle Scouts. Daniel M. Janes (brother-in-law)
Sterling Pomeroy
September 23, 2011
I remember Richard very well, as he was an outstanding member of Explorer Post 343 of which I was the Advisor (Scoutmaster). I have a slide of me presenting the Eagle Scout award to him on November 26, 1961. Also in the picture is his mother, Grace Lunt. We had a fine group of Scouts and did many things over a span of about three years. Sterling Pomeroy, 36 Hurst Rd. Deerhurst, Wilmington Delaware 19803 (302)656-4052
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