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RICHARD REWOLINSKI Obituary

Richard E. Rewolinski Richard Rewolinski was born November 4, 1940, and passed away peacefully with his children and close friends by his side on May 15, 2015 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Edwin and Irene Rewolinski, who predeceased him. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy. He is survived by his sons, Steven (Corinna) and Andrew (Megan); his daughters, Paula (Brian) Schmidt, Mary (Richard) Kehrer, Theresa (Todd) Wiens, and Gina (Ted) Stanton; and 13 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother, Tom; sister, Barbara Weyer; and friend and companion, Sue Zukowski. Richard served 22 years in the USAF and retired as SMSGT in 1980. He then worked at Boeing before retiring in 2003. He enjoyed volunteering at St. Charles Borromeo Church, including membership in the Knights of Columbus, most recently serving as Grand Knight. He was a great inspiration to all the lives he touched and will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 11:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 7:00pm, also at church. Entombment at Calvary Cloisters. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 20, 2015.

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Jim Sparks

May 27, 2015

Richard was one of the most sincere friends I have ever known. And he was a perfect neighbor. His spiritual and personal example was a great inspiration to me. I will miss him dearly.

Jerry & Ann Manke

May 23, 2015

I was privileged to know Rich from grade school, through high school and adulthood. He was a good friend to me and my wife and we relished his almost annual visits. We really enjoyed meeting Sue when she came to visit with him; they were a good match. Our thoughts are with the family, children, grandchildren and siblings. I have many happy memories of Rich and they will bring me joy to think about. Jerry and Ann Manke

Heather Stewart

May 20, 2015

Dear Andrew and Family,
My name is Heather Stewart and I went through St. Charles with Andrew. I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. As a St. Charles kid we were all familiar with each other's parents. I recall the first time I looked at him I actually thought he was a real live giant! (I had an active imagination as a kid.) I remember him as being very kind to me and I always appreciated that. When my mother passed away in 2008 he was very considerate to our family. My father struck up a friendship with him over the last few years and I was always be grateful to him for looking after my dad in his time of need. Your father will be greatly missed.
Heather Stewart

Don Wiens

May 20, 2015

The Rewolinski Family,

My sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Your father and grandfather was a very special man. He will be missed by many. Cherish your many memories of him.

Don Wiens

Darlene & Bill LeGault

May 20, 2015

Our dear Richard was a blessing to everyone he knew. There are no words to express what his friendship meant to us. He was truly a selfless and loving man. Love you to the moon and back, Richard and Judy...

May 20, 2015

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