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Richard Sevin Obituary

Born July 18, 1943 in Houma, Louisiana. Died April 18, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathy Sevin, son Philip Sevin, daughter Renee Sevin, mother Frances Sevin, sister Judith Sevin Ray and husband Theodore, nephew Ted Ray, niece Nancy Ray Cabibi and husband Wayne, and niece Melinda Ray Mabile and husband Don. Preceded in death by his father, Woodrow P. Sevin, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sevin, and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. St. Paul Vaughn. Pallbearers will be Philip Sevin, Clay Reavis, Gary Beebe, Kenneth Wolfe, Mike Chapman and Dan Carey. Honorary pallbearers will be Whitney Buras, Rob Hosier, Ted Ray, Wayne Cabibi and Don Mabile. As a child Richard lived with his family in Panama and Honduras, returning to the states to attend Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. He made many lifelong friendships there and would have been there to celebrate the 50th reunion of the graduating class of '63 in October. He spent 38 years piloting helicopters for PHI, Inc., retiring in 2006. He was an avid HAM radio operator (N5GHX), hunter and marksman, and in his later years enjoyed cruising on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a member of the NRA, the Radio Amateur Service Club, and the Harley Owners Group Chapter of Hammond. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and served tours of duty in both Korea and Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2, and was awarded the Air Medal (29 awards), the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (2 Campaign Stars), the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm, and the Expert Badge in Pistol and Rifle. He will be remembered as a loving family man, a steadfast and loyal friend, a pilot's pilot, a dedicated patriot whose love of country was the cornerstone of his life--and for the mischievous twinkle in his eye. Eternal gratitude goes to the tender and compassionate ICU staff at Ochsner. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Friday, April 26, from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park on Florida Blvd.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 22 to Apr. 25, 2013.
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Kathy
No words can be adequate, for your loss may the lord be with you.

Russell Remmert

April 29, 2013

Kathy and Phill, Gloria and I were deeply saddened to hear of Richard's passing. We know how painful such a loss is and pray that you and your entire family can find peace knowing he will be waiting for you. Remember that God is LOVE and know that His love will bring you together again.

Jerry and Gloria Leggio

April 26, 2013

I always enjoyed working with Dick Sevin. We used to have good visits at Apartment 11 at MCY base. I`ll miss all the good E-mails
Bob Edes

April 25, 2013

RIP, Dick. We will miss you!

Sandy Bonner

April 25, 2013

The twinkle in his eyes will never be forgotten, so lovable & mischievous. I too, like Karen & Bo said above, was one of the lucky ones to work with he & Kathy for the LSU games for 7 years, what an awesome crazy guy. He made many of our lives so much richer for knowing him, he will be sorely missed. God bless

Pat-Day Rainey

April 25, 2013

Mr. Dick was the most outgoing, fun man we have ever had the chance of being friends with. You are right, that twinkle in his eye and his smile, let you know something was up. We worked with him at LSU for over 7 years. His love for life was contagious and his humor was unforgetable and we are honored to have known him. He will be greatly missed.

Karen and Bo James

April 25, 2013

Dick and I were fellow students at Castle Heights Military Academy in TN back in the 60s. Years later we were reunited as pilots at PHI and spent many hours flying together. The last time we got to visit was at a Castle Heights reunion about 3 years ago. Full circle for both of us. I am still in shock and will really miss him. Kathy, I will never forget meeting you at the last Heights reunion. I'll always remember Dick and all the fun times we had and I am so very sorry.

Dave Johnson

April 25, 2013

Roy Matthews

April 25, 2013

Dick was one of the best. I remember him in the Shell Air force in MCY. Our prayers go out for the family.

Tom & Joyce Gehrke

April 25, 2013

Kathy, your family lost a great deal with the passing of Dick. I was fortunate to have been able to fly with him for several years, and even more blessed to have him as a hunting companion and friend even after his flying career ended. I share your grief and if I can do anything to help, never hesitate to call. He will be truly missed.

Scott Smith

April 24, 2013

Dick will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to call him "friend". He was a superb pilot and mentor, a compassionate and patriotic man with an incredible sense of humor. He loved his family, his country, his LSU Tigers and the thrill of flying. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.

Dana Raaz

April 24, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a fine man. We went thru Army Preflight in the same class and flew at PHI together until I left in the early 70's. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family .

Jim & Lynn Flippen

April 24, 2013

Dear Kathy, I am very fortunate to have known Dick, a genuine true friend and soldier who put his life on the line for his country in Nam. He has a great sense of humor and loves his country and fellow Americans. I enjoyed being at Tiger Stadium with Dick and you. We had lots of fun and companionship. Dick is now up in Heaven flying angels around in his whirlybird. Love, Andy Guidry, N5AH

Alvin "Andy" Guidry

April 24, 2013

A good man, a fun coworker, and an almost supernaturally smooth pilot. My prayers for the family.

Hal Johnson

April 24, 2013

Shocked and devastated. Hard to believed my 1st cousin is gone. Sincere condolences to Kathy, Judy, Aunt Francis and family.

Barbara Harville

April 24, 2013

Kathy,
I am in shock. I just got an email from Dickie a few weeks ago. I always looked forward to hearing from him. Love to you and the kids. Barb and I will see you on Friday.

Cheryl Sevin

April 24, 2013

Kathy, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lucy Hubenak

April 24, 2013

My condolences to Dick's entire family. I had many good visits with him at the Morgan City Base over the years. [email protected]

Louis Gary

April 24, 2013

We lost a good man, a good co-worker and a good friend. He kept us laughing all the time. It was great working with him. We never stop missing the good guys. Our prayers are with his family. I am posting a pic of Dick & my grandson. He took us up on a flight. When I showed it to folks, they wanted a copy, one said that is the way Dick always was, "smiling". R.I.P.

Janet Evans

April 24, 2013

My deepest sympathies on your loss - let light perpetual shine upon him.

Lindsey Short

April 23, 2013

My heart and prayers are with you. Don't forget, "You think the dead we love ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble?"
He will always be with you!

Karen Russell

April 23, 2013

Kathy, I have always though you and Dick were such a special couple. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Tham

April 23, 2013

Kathy, Phil, and Renee,
It was such sad news to hear of Dickie's passing. I share your sorrow and pray that you will find comfort and peace for your hearts.

Love to you all.

June Carter

April 23, 2013

So very sorry to hear about Dick's final flight. We shared many wonderful and sometimes very scary flights together while flying a variety of Helicopters offshore. Dick was a very fine pilot and a good friend.

Jerry Brooks

April 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dick was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed.

David Stanford

April 23, 2013

Janet Evans

April 23, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ.

Hank & Paula Smith

April 23, 2013

Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deborah DeLaune

April 23, 2013

Phil, Renee, and Miss Kathy-sending you love and wishing you strength and peace. Lean on one another and your friends and family. I'm thinking of you.

Tanya Richmond

April 23, 2013

From reading the obituary Richard Philip Sevin lived a full, enriched life. He will be remembered by many. My thoughts are with the family during this time of loss.

Nicole Decker

April 22, 2013

We will miss our neighbor. We always enjoyed talking with Dick.

Tony & Ginger Conrad

April 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gerald Harding

April 21, 2013

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