Dick Rehm lived quite a life all the way to age 102. He was well known in West Seattle and always credited his longevity to his wife Nell. His life long love of trains began at an early age since got his first one at age 7.

Westside Seattle did a profile on him on his birthday in August of last year.

His official obituary follows:

Seattle native and long-time resident, Richardson "Dick" Rehm passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024.

He was born in Seattle on August 4, 1922, then moved frequently around the country with his family when he was young. He also traveled extensively while in the Navy.

When it was time to settle down wih his bride, Nell 1949, he built a home in West Seattle and raised his family there.

Dick worked for Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co for forty years.

In retirement, he and Nell enjoyed spending time on San Juan Island, and taking train trips around the country. Dick was also in high demand for various handyman jobs for family and friends. Dick and Nell were members of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in West Seattle where they were very active in many ministries over the years, as well as members of St David's Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor,

A funeral service honoring Dick will be held at St John's Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, West Seattle on November 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nell. He is survived by one brother, Thomas, of Tucson, Arizona and by his four children, Susan, Terrie, Tom (Pam) and David, five grandchildren, lan (Jena), Kaley, Kisa (Desmond), Cecelia (Taylor) and Simon (Jess), and two sweet great-granddaugh-ters, Ruby and Revna. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church.