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Richard Raymond “Dick” Matchett

Birth	:	26 May 1921 Howard County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2009 Sweetser, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Downey Cemetery, Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.5705986, -87.5522003
Description	:	Wabash – Richard R. "Dick" Matchett, 88, formerly of Swayzee, died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare. Dick was born in Jackson Township (Howard County) to the late C. Raymond and Ruth E. (Toyne) Matchett. He married Kathleen Highley on June 29, 1941, and she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Swayzee United Methodist Church. He worked at Chrysler and was a member of the UAW Local #685 of Kokomo. He also was a 60-year member and a 50-year past Master of the Swayzee Masonic Grant Lodge #637 and a lifetime... Read More	Wabash – Richard R. "Dick" Matchett, 88, formerly of Swayzee, died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare. Dick was born in Jackson Township (Howard County) to the late C. Raymond and Ruth E. (Toyne) Matchett. He married Kathleen Highley on June 29, 1941, and she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Swayzee United Methodist Church. He worked at Chrysler and was a member of the UAW Local #685 of Kokomo. He also was a 60-year member and a 50-year past Master of the Swayzee Masonic Grant Lodge #637 and a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Ft. Wayne. He was an inactive member of the Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department and Medic 5 of Swayzee. He also had been a substitute school bus driver for Oak Hill Schools. He loved his Harley Davidson and was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and the Over the Hill Motorcycle Group. He also loved to boat and camp on many of the major rivers in the US. Survivors include daughters, Linda Knight, Herbst, Judy Barker, Swartz Creek, MI, Patty (Mike) DeVore, Wabash; grandchildren, Angi (David) Jewell, Charlotte, MI, Bret (Melissa) Barker, Fenton, MI, Rick (Amy) Barker, Flint, MI, Jodi (James) Trisler, Wabash, Jeff (Amy) Boswell, U.S. Coast Guard, Buffalo, NY, Katie (Tim) Jones, Somerset; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; and special friend, Jeff Duncan. He was preceded in death by wife, Kathleen Matchett; parents; brother, John Daniel Matchett; and son-in-law, Richard Knight. Visitation is from 2-6 pm on Saturday, December 19, 2009 and from 12–1 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana. There will be a Masonic Rites Service on Saturday at 6 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Services are at 1 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee Indiana with Reverend James Miller officiating. Burial will be Monday in Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee. The family would like to thank the loving staff at Rolling Meadows for the care and support they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department or Medic 5 Ambulance Service, 108 N Washington, Swayzee, IN 46986. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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Richard Raymond “Dick” Matchett's memorial is located at: Downey Cemetery, Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA.
When did Richard Raymond “Dick” Matchett death?
Richard Raymond “Dick” Matchett death on 15 Dec 2009 in Sweetser, Grant County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 35.5705986
Longitude: -87.5522003

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Kathleen Highley Matchett

(1922 - 2006)

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Linda K Matchett Knight

(1942 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Downey Cemetery
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5705986, -87.5522003

2. Saint Peters Cemetery
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5494290, -87.5439070

3. Lomax Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5578003, -87.5781021

4. Swiss Cemetery
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5410995, -87.5485992

5. Goodman Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5732994, -87.5935974

6. Loveless Cemetery
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5647087, -87.5078506

7. Lewis County Memorial Gardens
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5361700, -87.5221900

8. Lees Lake Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5999985, -87.5931015

9. Deavers Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5503006, -87.6010971

10. Langford Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5985985, -87.5083008

11. Blann Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6060982, -87.5147018

12. Conder Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6110992, -87.5821991

13. OGuin Cemetery
Kimmins, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6166992, -87.5391998

14. Grassy Valley Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5186005, -87.5749969

15. Seiber Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5914600, -87.6155400

16. New Hope Cemetery
Hohenwald, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5249170, -87.5922500

17. Skelton Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5950012, -87.6160965

18. Blackburn Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5682983, -87.6243973

19. Goforth Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6296997, -87.5669022

20. Bett Bastin Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6156006, -87.6033020

21. Piney Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5489006, -87.4807968

22. Fain Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5606003, -87.6286011

23. Springer Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.5278015, -87.4888992

24. Bastin Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6203003, -87.6081009