Richard "Dick" Dewitt

Richard “Dick” Dewitt, 86, was born November 20, 1939, in Tipton County, the son of Doyle and Rosalie (Davenport) Dewitt. Dick married Judie Henry on October 22, 1960, and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2012. Dick then married Maggie Diaz on February 28, 2014, and she survives.

Dick graduated from Kokomo High School in 1958. He then joined the police department on January 1, 1962, and retired in 1982. In 1964 he was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Washington State until 1966 then continued his career with the Kokomo Police Department. After retirement from the police department, he worked for the trustee’s office.

Dick is survived by his wife, Maggie Dewitt; children, Mark Dewitt, Jeff (Glenda) Dewitt, Sara (Nick) Campbell, and Kenny (Heather) Diaz; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Mike Dewitt; several nieces and nephews; and dog, Trevor.

 Along with his parents, Doyle & Rosalie Dewitt, Dick was preceded in death by his first wife, Judie Dewitt; and brother, Jim Dewitt, Bob Dewitt, Herman (Ruth) Henry, Hugh (Maryellyn) Tennent, Pat Coburn, and son-in-law, Kevin Sheridan.

A private family service will be held with Honors provided by the Kokomo Police Department. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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