Class of 1952
1952 Maroon Spotlight
Richard Postelwait
Class Assembly 49-50, Band 48-52, Band Manager 49-52, Perryscope Staff 51-52.
1952 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Richard Erle Postelwait hopes to become a printer after his graduation from Perry high school. Richard is the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Postelwait, 913 Fir avenue. He was born in Perry Aug. 19, 1933. Richard has been a member of the Maroon band since 1947 and has received all of his schooling in Perry.
Richard Erle “Dick” Postelwait
August 19, 1933 – February 8, 2021
Richard “Dick” Postelwait passed away on February 8, 2021, in Perry, OK.
Brn on August 19, 1933, in Perry, he was the son of Charles and Hazel (Scott) Postelwait. After graduating from Perry High School, he attended Oklahoma A & M College School of Technical Training in Okmulgee to study printing.
He and Phyllis Ann Price were married in August 1956. He worked as a printer at Chitwood office supply and the Perry Daily Journal. He then worked at Charles Machine Works, retiring after 30 years. During retirement, Richard and Phyllis enjoyed traveling throughout the United States.
Richard was an active 50-year member of the Perry Masonic Lodge #78 serving as secretary for 30 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and an India Shriner where he volunteered as a van driver transporting children to Shriners hospitals. He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit, enjoyed a good laugh and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, sons Bryan (Kay) Postelwait of Perry and Darren (Sue) Postelwait of Abilene, Texas, and sister Barbara (Ron) Blair of Enid, along with two granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents, a brother, and two sisters.
Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to India Shriners Children Transportation Fund or a charity of your choosing.