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Richard Skewes Obituary
Faribault, Minnesota
May 31, 1937 - July 18, 2015
Dr. Richard Edwin Skewes, 78, longtime Minnesota music educator and professional musician, died at his lake home in Faribault July 18, 2015.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Faribault.
A memorial visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Son of George Jessop and Ruth (Viall) Skewes, he was born May 31, 1937 in Mayville, ND. He married Peggy Pierce June 5, 1977. They resided in Faribault and Cape Coral, FL. Dr. Skewes taught orchestra for Willmar, Red Wing, St. Cloud and Faribault Public Schools. He earned B.S. and Masters degrees at St. Cloud State College and a PhD at University of Iowa, Iowa City. He played piano bar in St. Cloud, Iowa City and Ft. Myers. He played violin and viola with Rochester, MN and La Crosse symphonies and served 10 years as principal viola with Mankato Symphony. After retirement he performed for 20 years with Gulf Coast Symphony in Ft. Myers. A past president of Faribault Rotary Club, Dr. Skewes was a Paul Harris Fellow and longtime Club international exchange student officer.
Survivors include wife Peggy; daughters Lynsy (Tim) Nee of Pittsburgh, and Teresa (Paul) Reuvers of Lakeville; grandchildren Zacherie Reuvers (fiancée Colleen Lake) of Philadelphia, Courtney, Riley, Jonathan, and Nathan Reuvers at home; first wife, Victoria Lohmann of Pinellas Park, FL; brother Glen (Patricia) Skewes of La Crosse; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by son Charles Skewes, parents George and Ruth and sister Alice Kennington.
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Edna Thayer
July 28, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Doc Skewes! My husband, Dave, and I enjoyed his company very much and especially enjoyed his musical talents! Faribault was fortunate to have him in their midst. Condolences to you, Peggy.
Edna Thayer
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