In Memory

Richard Straight

Richard Straight

Richard Straight, who died March 29, 2013, was head coach at Cantwell from 1976 to 1990. The Vietnam veteran joined the faculty in 1973.  He touched many lives and will is loved and missed.  R.I.P. Richard.



 
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04/12/14 09:40 PM #1    

Francisco Pegueros

Dick was a friend and we lost him too soon - he will be missed.


06/09/14 11:50 AM #2    

Ronald Johnson

DICK DIED OF CANCER LAST YEAR..  HIS FUNERAL WAS ATTENDED BY ABOUT 200 MANY OF HIS OL STUDENTS FROM CANTWELL HIGH MANY FROM HIS JOB AT DWP AND SOME OF US OLD FRIENDS FROM SCHOOL.. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY WE HAD REMAINED GOOD FRIENDS MISS HIM VERY MUCH


06/11/14 06:56 PM #3    

Robert Straight

Ray Gallego,  and Ann Marie Straight, the wife of the late Richard Straight, cut the ribbon to mark the dedicating of Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School’s baseball field in memory of Straight, the school’s longtime coach. The newly-renovated facility was named Coach Richard Straight Field Saturday during a ceremony that included the team, former players, teachers, family and friends. Straight, who died March 29, 2013, was head coach at Cantwell from 1976 to 1990. The Vietnam veteran joined the faculty in 1973. Improvements to the facility include a new infield, irrigation system, backstop and batting cages. An engraved granite marker of tribute sits near the entrance to the field.

                                                    

 
 

06/12/14 01:12 AM #4    

Martha Egdorf (Pegueros)

Bob what a wonderful tribute to your brother.  Dick was a friend and we had many good times together.  I know he will be with us in spirit at our reunion.  He will be missed.

 


06/12/14 10:01 AM #5    

Robert (Bob) Knudtson

Bob - what a great tribute to Dick.    I wasn't able to stay in contact with too many people from our class; went into the USAF in July '64 and moved around a lot since that time.   It sounds as though Dick achieved his goals and made a positive impression on a great many people in his travels.  Thanks for the memories and God Bless.   Bob Knudtson 


06/19/14 04:18 AM #6    

Lucretia "Louie" Patterson S'63 (Clayton)

Thanks for sharing about your brother Bob.  He truly touched many lives, what a wonderful legacy!  R.I.P. Richard.


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