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Richard Hauch Obituary
11/30/1929 - 08/23/2024
Richard "Dick" Hauch, born November 30, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Pearland, Texas. An exceptional athlete and entrepreneur, Dick's early years were marked by notable achievements in sports at Trinity University, where he shined as a running back on the football team and a key player for the baseball team, excelling as both a second baseman and shortstop. He also had a memorable tryout with the Chicago Cubs, only to be told that the team was looking at a future legend, Ernie Banks, for the same position.
In his 50s, Dick embraced golf with the same passion, winning the Houston Senior Open twice and making a significant impact on the local golf scene. Throughout his life, Dick dabbled in real estate. His later years were marked by a love for cigars and a personality that, while sometimes ornery, was always generous at heart.
He is remembered fondly by a wide circle of friends who will miss his kind spirit. A memorial to honor Dick will be held on November 30, 2024, his would-be 95th birthday, with details to be announced at a later date.
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Joey Garcia
Earlier today
A Houston Golf Legend!! I first met Mr. Hauch at the age of 12 as a junior golfer at Memorial Park Golf Course. He spent most of his time on the chipping and putting green. He always had on the bucket hat, and a cigar in his mouth. Fast forward to 2022 I´m now 35, I run into him at Herman park where he´s still doing the same routine at the age of 92! I was shocked to see him. I approached him and he was so gracious and kind, he said he stopped going to Memorial park golf course when they started to charge for parking. He gave me a quick lesson on the "bump and run" chip and that was the last time I saw him. What a honor to be able to spend that time with him. Rest in peace Mr. Hauch.
Cecile Hunsucker
November 5, 2024
Dick was a friend of my family for over 40 years. He worked with my Husband Danny for years. He was a Kind and Gentle guy. He was a good story teller and had a long life of stories to tell. My son, Daniel and I went to lunch with him on June 10, 2024. He was in good spirits and happy to see us. As were we. I took him some Cologne that he likes. It was Chrome cologne Spray. Danny liked the After Shave and Dick the Cologne. I would buy the sets during the holidays and split the bottles between them. He will be very missed. Love, The Hunsucker Family
Margie Woehrmann
September 8, 2024
I only met Dick once, through his friendship with my daughter Amy. They were friends in his latter years and I think he was loved and cared for by her as a good daughter would have done. . She told many stories about him, and he seemed to be bright and feisty to the end. May he rest in peace, well fed , cigar in his shirt pocket, with his favorite golf club in hand.
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