More detail on this person: MATHEWS,
RICHARD L.; of Waterford; January 4, 2013; at 63
years of age. Loving husband of Barbara for 25
years; beloved father of Jamie (Kirk) King of
Clarkston and Jessica (David) Yackell of
Clarkston; dear brother of Nancy (John) Comerford
of IN, Todd (Betsy) Mathews of VA and Carol (Don)
Kolesar of Canton; cherished grandfather of
Cassandra, Connor and Harper. Mr. Mathews
worked as a counselor for the Oakland County
Veteran's Services, where he retired after over 30
years of service. He was a proud veteran of the US
Army with two voluntary deployments flying
helicopters during Vietnam. He also served in the
National Guard where he earned the rank of CW4.
Richard was an instructor pilot and flight
examiner for many years. Funeral Service will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at COATS
FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. The family will
receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to
9 p.m. Memorials may be made to a Veterans
charity of your choice. To send a private
condolence go to
www.CoatsFuneralHome.com/obituaries
Published in The Oakland Press on January 6, 2013
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