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Lovernick, Richard N. Sr.

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Ann Arbor News, July 12, 2005
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2005
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Lovernick, Richard N. Sr.
Ann Arbor, MI
Age 79, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on Sunday, July 10, 2005, after a courageous battle with Alzherimer's and Emphysema. He was born on March 13, 1926, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Nicholas and Berniece Lovernick. Dick graduated from Cass Tech High School and Wayne University with a degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He served his country proudly as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army during WWII, stationed in Japan. Dick married Helen Hagemann on August 19, 1950. They were married for 54 wonderful years and had three children. During Dick's professional career he worked for Garwood Industries, King Seeley Thermos, the Chrysler Corporation and G.T. Products. After retirement Dick and Helen returned to Ann Arbor to be near his family. They enjoyed traveling and vacationing with friends and family. Dick will be remembered for his patience and devotion to his family and friends. His greatest pride in life were his seven grandchildren who will miss his dearly. Dick lived for family gatherings, his workshop, reading and feeding the birds. He will be remembered by every person that he touched with his love and kindness. Dick is survived by his wife Helen, his children: Rick Lovernick (Kathy), Mary Pat Holst (Bob), Ann Litzler (Tom); his seven grandchildren: Scott, Michael and Beth Lovernick, Ann and Robert Holst, and Tommy and Mary Beth Litzler and his sister Virginia Foley (Al). Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2005 from 4 - 8 p.m. (rosary at 7 p.m.) at the Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, with a burial immediately following. Expressions of sympathy made to "Warm the Children" through the Ann Arbor News.