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Richard Wayne 'Dick' Schieck passed away on November 19, 2015 at the age of 70.
Dick succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred on Redwood Road a week prior to his death.
Following graduation from Napa High, Dick served in the U.S. Navy, then returned to Napa where he joined his parents at Schieck Printing, where he worked for forty years, retiring in 2007.
Besides being a hard-working and successful businessperson, Dick also enjoyed his other side: that of being a free spirit with a playful whimsical sense of humor that was evident to anyone who visited his home to experience his incredible menagerie of carved animals, trolls, bears, angels, twinkling lights, statues, games and mementos from all over the world.
Dick often referred to himself, with tongue-in-cheek, as the 'curmudgeon on the hill' -- but he was known for his generous spirit, and although he never had children of his own, he deeply enjoyed family activities with a wide circle of friends and relatives.
Everyone who knew Dick appreciated him as a big guy with a big heart, and it was not out of the ordinary to see Dick carousing and socializing with his many friends. He hosted many parties (including what he called 'The Annual Bash') at his Redwood Road residence, playing music, wearing all sorts of outrageous outfits, and inviting everyone to participate.
At Napa High, Dick played for the 1962 Varsity Baseball Team, as well as being a member of the Key Club and the Block N. Dick attended most Class of '62 Reunions, and is said to be almost famous for the rather large collection of bottled wine that accompanied him.
Dick is survived by his sister Sandy, his Aunt Marge, seven cousins, and countless friends. His friends and family prefer to think of him as just setting out on a final road trip on the Highway to Heaven in one of the classic cars he prized so much.
A memorial service was held in Dick's honor on July 22, 2017 at the Napa Valley Yacht Club.
Dick had a pretty close call back in 2013, as he related as a precurser to the Annual Bash:
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Wesley "Daryel" Keith
Dick was a good guy, friend and baseball teammate in high school and American Legion. The baseball would explode off his bat, but His batting average hovered around .200. He would laugh about it and say "If only I could hit .300 I could make it to the major leagues." (Like our friend and teammate, Rich Robertson.)
William 'Bill' Crowley
About 5 years ago, I learned that Dick was a member of the yacht club I belong to at Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo, so I phoned him, expressing my surprise to learn of his interest in boating, and invited him to go sailing with me sometime. "Oh, no," he said, "I'm deathly afraid of being on the water. I'm a yacht club member strictly for the social benefits!"
Judith 'Judy' Schoedinger (Lehman)
So sorry to see these notices. Because we sat alphabetically I was always near him and he was a really nice, quiet guy. My prayers are with the family. Judy
William 'Bill' Knox, Jr.
I was not aware of Dick's passing, but am very sorry to learn this. I knew Dick in high school. My sincerest condolences to all especially his family. Bill
Thomas 'Tom' Johnston Jr.
I also was not aware of Dick's passing. I haven't seen him for a long time and the last time I saw him he was running his dad's printing company in Napa. He was smart and a good athlete.