Obituary for Richard Ephron "Dick" Hughes
Richard E. Hughes “Dick” passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023. Dick was born in Galesburg, Illinois to Eph and Morine Hughes. He graduated from Knoxville High School and University of Illinois. His degree in Agriculture and Business led him to Albert Lea, Minnesota.
He married Rosemary Donovan on October 19, 1963 in Albert Lea, MN. His career moved them to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois before settling in Oklahoma City in 1970. Dick was a very dedicated and hardworking man. He retired from Wilson Foods (Tyson) after 44 years.
Dick was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed golfing, daily exercise, reading, and keeping up with Fox News. He was very proud of his family and grandchildren. He lit up when the grandchildren were near. He was a quiet man with a very quick wit that would keep you on your toes.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Rosemary Hughes. Survived by daughters: Lana Maxwell and husband Damon, and Lynn Hostmyer and husband Mike; grandchildren, Lindsey Maxwell and Lane Hostmyer; brother-in-law, Butch Donovan and his wife, Judi; nieces, Kay Bendickson and her husband, Terry, Tracy Robbins and her husband Keith, and Morine Goff and her husband, Brad.
Special thank you to our caregivers Joalane, Lucy, and Theresa and Traditions Hospice Amanda and Ashley.
Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at the North Colonial Chapel (13125 N. MacArthur Blvd).
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He married Rosemary Donovan on October 19, 1963 in Albert Lea, MN. His career moved them to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois before settling in Oklahoma City in 1970. Dick was a very dedicated and hardworking man. He retired from Wilson Foods (Tyson) after 44 years.
Dick was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed golfing, daily exercise, reading, and keeping up with Fox News. He was very proud of his family and grandchildren. He lit up when the grandchildren were near. He was a quiet man with a very quick wit that would keep you on your toes.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Rosemary Hughes. Survived by daughters: Lana Maxwell and husband Damon, and Lynn Hostmyer and husband Mike; grandchildren, Lindsey Maxwell and Lane Hostmyer; brother-in-law, Butch Donovan and his wife, Judi; nieces, Kay Bendickson and her husband, Terry, Tracy Robbins and her husband Keith, and Morine Goff and her husband, Brad.
Special thank you to our caregivers Joalane, Lucy, and Theresa and Traditions Hospice Amanda and Ashley.
Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at the North Colonial Chapel (13125 N. MacArthur Blvd).
Click here for Webcast of Funeral Service