CHELMSFORD- Richard Karl Hohmann, 74, died peacefully on Friday evening, May 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 52 years, Georgia (Dinjian) Hohmann, with whom he shared a lifetime of happy memories.

Richard was born in Waltham on October 31, 1941. He was the son of the late Karl L. and Marion R. (Childs) Hohmann. Known to his friends as Dick, he was a graduate of Waltham High School and continued his education at Northeastern University, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering.

He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged in September of 1970.

Prior to his retirement, Dick was employed by Lucent Technologies, the former Western Electric/AT&T, as an engineer.

Dick enjoyed traveling with Georgia and especially their annual family vacations at Lake Winnipesaukee and Siesta Key, FL. Dick loved boating, fishing, skiing and golfing at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, where he was a member for over 20 years. He was a former president of the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association in Westford and an active member for more than 40 years. He had a love for music and was an avid reader throughout his life. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his loving family.

In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his three children, Rick Hohmann and his wife Deanna of Chelmsford, Janice Bushnell and her husband Bob of Dunstable, and Karen Mitchell and her husband Greg of Chelmsford; his brother Robert E. Hohmann of Westford; as well as his grandchildren Catherine and Matthew Hohmann, Joe and Alex Bushnell, and Jenny and Brian Mitchell, and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD, on Tuesday, May 17th from 4 until 7 PM. His Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00 AM in the First Parish Universalist Unitarian Church, 2 Westford Street, Chelmsford. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 or the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Development office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

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