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In Memory of Richard H. Tews


January 19, 1929 - April 6, 2023

Richard Henry Tews, age 94, of Spooner, WI, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Beehive Homes of Duluth, MN.

Dick was born on January 19, 1929, in Roselle, IL, to parents Charles and Marie (Gilger) Tews.

Dick attended the Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Elgin High School. After high school Dick joined the army and served his country in the Korean War. After his service, Dick married Lois Amos on September 30, 1950. Dick worked at Illinois Bell for 42 years and after his retirement, the couple moved to Spooner, WI. Dick enjoyed fishing, golf, and chopping wood.

Dick is survived by his children, Tom Tews and Sandra (Ken) Kowalski; grandchildren, Austin, Kristyn, Kevin, and Kyle; and great-grandchildren, Collin, Conrad, Evan, and Elton; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his parents, nine brothers, and one sister.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Spooner Funeral Home on Friday, April 14, 2023. A graveside service with military honors will take place at 11:00 AM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Last Update: Apr 10, 2023 12:13 pm CDT

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