Richard "Ric" Lloyd Sawyer passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 18, 1934 in rural Ainsworth, Nebraska.

Ric was raised on a farm with extended family in very modest conditions. Upon graduation from high school in 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Ric had various roles throughout the U.S. as well as being stationed in Japan during the Korean War. In the Fall of 1957. He was assigned as an ROTC instructor as Kansas State University where he met his wife, Teresa. He quickly stole Teresa's heart and they were married in August, 1958 in Newton, Kansas.

In the summer of 1960, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force and headed to Los Angeles with Teresa where he attended the Art Institute. Their first child, Mark, was born in May 1963. Just 3 months later, Ric and Terry packed up the car and headed to the oil boom town of Houston, Texas. With just $48 in their bank account and a small loan from family, they started Sawyer Printing Company which they grew into a successful business and operated for 40 years before retiring in 2003.

Ric's true passions were his wife and family. His other passions and hobbies included fishing, boating, tinkering in his workshop with multiple crafts including leather tooling, stained glass, wood carving and more. Ric got his energy from talking to people wherever he went and creating "originals" which he often gifted to others. Whether he was in the city or their costal home coastal home in Rockport, Texas, he found joy in making others happy. Ric never met a stranger and always had time for anyone he met. He taught his children importance of commitment, hard work and the "Golden Rule" – treating others as one would wish to be treated.

Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Teresa M. Sawyer, son Mark and wife Emily, Stacey and husband Keith Drab, son Matthew and wife Lorraine. Cherished grandchildren Shelby, Dylan, Ben and Allison. Survived by siblings, Gloria Popham, Jim Sawyer, Tom Sawyer, and Sandra Hall. He is preceded by his parents, Hebert and Hazel Sawyer.

Rosary will be held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church on Sunday, August 6th at 7:00 pm in the chapel.

The memorial service and mass will be held on August 7th at 10:30 am, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, Texas 77065, in the sanctuary. A lunch reception to celebrate Ric's life will follow the service in the church community center.

Arrangements have been made by Klein Funeral Home, Cy-Fair location, 9719 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX 77065. (832) 678-3900.