Son of Pierre Friedrich Hünerwadel and Dorothy Helen Hoke.
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Excerpt of an email from granddaughter Jenesa Lamons Vivas:
"He had some trouble remember exact dates/ages so these are approximate. His birth name was Richard Hoke Hunerwadel. He was put in an orphanage around age 4 or 5. It was located in Miami on SW 84 St and 110 Ave (it's no longer there). It was called something like Kendall Home for Children, Dade County Children's Home, or Kendall Home for Boys. I googled it and it seems to have changed names over the years but the first 2 names I listed were what I found online. He had a very bad experience in the home and often ran away. (Side note: he still won't eat peanut butter because he was fed that repeatedly as a child). Around age 11, he was adopted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (a descendent of the famous sculptor by the same name) and Penelope (not sure of maiden last name). It's been said that he was adopted to carry on the Saint-Gaudens name because Augustus and Penny only had daughters, and it ended up my grandpa only had daughters."
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Published in Miami Herald on November 22, 2012
Richard "Dick" Saint-Gaudens
Obituary
Saint-Gaudens, Richard "Dick", died at home on November 19, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born July 12, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Miami. Richard lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a father figure, mentor and true friend to so many. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Saint-Gaudens (Mike), grandchildren Derek Lamons (Layda) and Jenesa Vivas (Alex), great-granddaughter Novalie Lamons, son-in-law Robert Lamons (Lillian), sister Carlota Miller and brother Pete Perry (Liz). He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years Nova Adele Saint-Gaudens and his loving daughter Cathryn Saint-Gaudens Lamons. He loved having his family and extended family congregate at his home and everyone knew they were always welcome at "Dick's". Burial will be at sea in a private ceremony.
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Excerpt of an email from granddaughter Jenesa Lamons Vivas:
"He had some trouble remember exact dates/ages so these are approximate. His birth name was Richard Hoke Hunerwadel. He was put in an orphanage around age 4 or 5. It was located in Miami on SW 84 St and 110 Ave (it's no longer there). It was called something like Kendall Home for Children, Dade County Children's Home, or Kendall Home for Boys. I googled it and it seems to have changed names over the years but the first 2 names I listed were what I found online. He had a very bad experience in the home and often ran away. (Side note: he still won't eat peanut butter because he was fed that repeatedly as a child). Around age 11, he was adopted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (a descendent of the famous sculptor by the same name) and Penelope (not sure of maiden last name). It's been said that he was adopted to carry on the Saint-Gaudens name because Augustus and Penny only had daughters, and it ended up my grandpa only had daughters."
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Published in Miami Herald on November 22, 2012
Richard "Dick" Saint-Gaudens
Obituary
Saint-Gaudens, Richard "Dick", died at home on November 19, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born July 12, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Miami. Richard lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a father figure, mentor and true friend to so many. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Saint-Gaudens (Mike), grandchildren Derek Lamons (Layda) and Jenesa Vivas (Alex), great-granddaughter Novalie Lamons, son-in-law Robert Lamons (Lillian), sister Carlota Miller and brother Pete Perry (Liz). He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years Nova Adele Saint-Gaudens and his loving daughter Cathryn Saint-Gaudens Lamons. He loved having his family and extended family congregate at his home and everyone knew they were always welcome at "Dick's". Burial will be at sea in a private ceremony.
Son of Pierre Friedrich Hünerwadel and Dorothy Helen Hoke.
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Excerpt of an email from granddaughter Jenesa Lamons Vivas:
"He had some trouble remember exact dates/ages so these are approximate. His birth name was Richard Hoke Hunerwadel. He was put in an orphanage around age 4 or 5. It was located in Miami on SW 84 St and 110 Ave (it's no longer there). It was called something like Kendall Home for Children, Dade County Children's Home, or Kendall Home for Boys. I googled it and it seems to have changed names over the years but the first 2 names I listed were what I found online. He had a very bad experience in the home and often ran away. (Side note: he still won't eat peanut butter because he was fed that repeatedly as a child). Around age 11, he was adopted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (a descendent of the famous sculptor by the same name) and Penelope (not sure of maiden last name). It's been said that he was adopted to carry on the Saint-Gaudens name because Augustus and Penny only had daughters, and it ended up my grandpa only had daughters."
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Published in Miami Herald on November 22, 2012
Richard "Dick" Saint-Gaudens
Obituary
Saint-Gaudens, Richard "Dick", died at home on November 19, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born July 12, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Miami. Richard lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a father figure, mentor and true friend to so many. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Saint-Gaudens (Mike), grandchildren Derek Lamons (Layda) and Jenesa Vivas (Alex), great-granddaughter Novalie Lamons, son-in-law Robert Lamons (Lillian), sister Carlota Miller and brother Pete Perry (Liz). He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years Nova Adele Saint-Gaudens and his loving daughter Cathryn Saint-Gaudens Lamons. He loved having his family and extended family congregate at his home and everyone knew they were always welcome at "Dick's". Burial will be at sea in a private ceremony.
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Excerpt of an email from granddaughter Jenesa Lamons Vivas:
"He had some trouble remember exact dates/ages so these are approximate. His birth name was Richard Hoke Hunerwadel. He was put in an orphanage around age 4 or 5. It was located in Miami on SW 84 St and 110 Ave (it's no longer there). It was called something like Kendall Home for Children, Dade County Children's Home, or Kendall Home for Boys. I googled it and it seems to have changed names over the years but the first 2 names I listed were what I found online. He had a very bad experience in the home and often ran away. (Side note: he still won't eat peanut butter because he was fed that repeatedly as a child). Around age 11, he was adopted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (a descendent of the famous sculptor by the same name) and Penelope (not sure of maiden last name). It's been said that he was adopted to carry on the Saint-Gaudens name because Augustus and Penny only had daughters, and it ended up my grandpa only had daughters."
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Published in Miami Herald on November 22, 2012
Richard "Dick" Saint-Gaudens
Obituary
Saint-Gaudens, Richard "Dick", died at home on November 19, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born July 12, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Miami. Richard lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a father figure, mentor and true friend to so many. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Saint-Gaudens (Mike), grandchildren Derek Lamons (Layda) and Jenesa Vivas (Alex), great-granddaughter Novalie Lamons, son-in-law Robert Lamons (Lillian), sister Carlota Miller and brother Pete Perry (Liz). He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 38 years Nova Adele Saint-Gaudens and his loving daughter Cathryn Saint-Gaudens Lamons. He loved having his family and extended family congregate at his home and everyone knew they were always welcome at "Dick's". Burial will be at sea in a private ceremony.
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