WILLIAMSFIELD - Richard A. ''Dick'' Jewett, 68, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at UHHS Geauga Medical Center.

He was born March 7, 1941, in Middlefield, the son of Francis Best ''Ike'' and Gwendolyn A. Chittle Jewett.

A lifetime area resident, Mr. Jewett was formerly of Gustavus and had lived in Williamsfield since 1983. He was a 1959 graduate of Gustavus High School and served in the National Guard for eight years. He was employed by Copperweld Steel in Warren for 32 years and was a horse and cattle dealer for many years. Most recently, he hauled the Amish, horse and cattle. Mr. Jewett was a member of the Farm Bureau and Guernsey Association; served on the Council for the Farm Credit Bureau; and he was an auctioneer for 25 years. He loved being with his grandchildren, horse trading, hunting and was a NASCAR fan.

Mr. Jewett is survived by his wife, the former Nadine M. Werstler, whom he married Feb. 17, 1973; his son, Richard (Diane) Jewett of Coxsacki, N.Y.; his daughter, Gwendolyn (Timothy) Kohn of Bristolville; his son, Randy (Jennifer) Jewett of Kinsman; eight grandchildren, Justine Kohn of Farmdale, Michael Jewett of Coxsacki, Gage Ivan Jewett of Kinsman, Nakaylah Sioux Kohn of Bristolville, Emma and Alissa Jewett of Coxsacki,and Jason MacLeod and Claire Sophia Jewett of Kinsman; one brother, J.R. Jewett of Gustavus; and a stepsister, Karen Rae Dobay of Greene Township.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be at noon Tuesday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St., Kinsman. Burial will follow in Hayes Cemetery, Wayne Township. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. until services Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.

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