RICHARD CARAWAY
1935 - 2017
Obituary
Richard C. "Dick" Caraway,
82, died Friday (Sept. 22, 2017) at Wesley on Woodlawn Hospital in
Wichita. He was born July 24, 1935, in Simpson to William Guy and
Ethel (Grace) Caraway. He was preceded in death by two wives: Betty
L. (Brott) Caraway and Sandra (Lundquist) Caraway.
Dick was a 1955 graduate of Beloit High
School. He worked 15 years at IML Freight and as a desk manager at
Motel 6. Dick also worked for several years as a greeter at the
Newton Wal-Mart, where he made many friends and community
connections. He greatly enjoyed his time at Wal-Mart and looked
forward to going to work. He served his country in the National Guard
from 1952 to 1961, earning an honorable discharge.
Dick enjoyed growing up in Beloit and
spending time with his brothers fishing in the Solomon River. In his
adult years, he looked forward to trips to Nebraska to see his
brother Bob. Dick was also loyal in his visits to the cemetery to
place flowers on his brother William and other family members'
graves.
He looked forward to time with his
family and sharing stories and memories of growing up around Beloit.
He relaxed by carving wood and sharing his creations; he also enjoyed
the company of his favorite dog, Lady.
Dick is survived by his brother, Robert
of Ogallala, Nebraska; daughters, Elizabeth (Gary) Gatz of Newton,
Janet (Dave) Wallace of Newton and Sallie (Dave) Schroeder of Twin
Falls, Idaho. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
two wives; and brother, William.
Graveside committal service will be 11
a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 26, 2017) at Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Monday (Sept. 25, 2017) at Petersen
Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Davita
Dialysis in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
