In loving memory of Richard (Dick) Lee Huggett
It is with Heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Lee Huggett, a beloved father, grandfather and friend. Richard Peacefully passed away on October 7th, 2024 surrounded by his family, at the age of 84.
Richard was born on February 26th, 1940 in Tillamook, Oregon, to his loving parents, William Charles Huggett and Bernice Josephine McMahon.
He had two brothers William Lawrence Huggett and Gary Gordon Huggett.
He grew up in Oregon and attended several schools until he graduated in 1959 from David Douglas High Schol. A few years after graduating, in 1963 he married DeLoris Jean Grimm, from this marriage came seven children, DeLena, DeLisa, Shane, Travis, Gordon, MiChealla, and LyRinda.
He had several jobs during his life, he worked at a company called RcLong Shake company and Portland chain with whom he worked with his Father-in-law Lewie Grimm for 16 years. He also worked for a company making road and construction signs and was a manager at a mini-mart for a few years.
Richard was an avid bowler, he bowled in several different leagues. He won several trophies and was on a national bowling league that even made a TV appearance. Bowling was a big part of his life until he could not play anymore, then he turned to watching it on TV.
Richard was a very kind and loving man, he enjoyed teasing and kidding around with people and had a great sense of humor. If you knew him, you would know he enjoyed a good old-fashioned Twinkie, but only the original. A Twinkie and a glass of milk was his go-to snack.
His family and his faith meant a lot to him. He belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and being a member of the church, was very important to him throughout his life. Family history and genealogy also meant a lot to him and he would always look in the phone book for people with the last name of Huggett to see if they were related. He had the opportunity to go to Canada to meet one of his cousins that he found coincidentally.
Richard will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Richard is survived by his loving children, DeLena Gillam, DeLisa (Blendon) Olson, Shane (Karen) Huggett, Travis (Angie) Huggett, Gordon Huggett, MiChealla Huggett, LyRinda Huggett along with 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents William and Bernice, Brothers William and Gary, and his great-granddaughter Kiara Mae Desir.
Richard’s family invites you to celebrate his life at a memorial service on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Crawford community building in Crawford, Nebraska.