Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Joseph Guertin, 84, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rose Guertin; and sister, Claudia Proxee.
He served his country with dignity and honor as U.S. Air Force colonel for 27 years, he served in the Vietnam War, earning multiple decorations. During his time in the service, he became master navigator and also graduated from college with two master’s degrees. His hobbies included NASCAR, golf, watching his favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys along with flying model airplanes.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vera; son, Gregg Guertin; daughter, Gwyn Guertin; grandson, Chadd Molloy (wife, Leeron); and great-granddaughter, Cora Molloy.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Richard’s honor at the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or the Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
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