May 31, 2021

Victor “Vic” Richards,  88, a lifelong resident of Kemblesville, died Wednesday, May 26, at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Margaret “Peg” Sharpless Richards with whom he shared 53 years of marriage before she died in 2010.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Earl Richards and the late Gertrude Heinz Richards.

Vic was the owner/operator of Richards Auto Repair in Kemblesville, retiring in the early 2000s, after over 50 years of service.

He was a member of the Kemblesville United Methodist Church, a former member of the BMC Sports Car Club, the Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Association, and a former board member of the West Grove Building and Loan Association.

Vic enjoyed gardening, playing cards, collecting old tools and farm equipment and he was a lifelong car enthusiast and Coca-Cola connoisseur.

He is survived by two sons, C. Timothy Richards and his girlfriend, Wendy Muth of Kemblesville, Jonathan T. Richards and his wife Michelle of Kemblesville, and four grandchildren, Selena, Dylan, Luke & Natalie.

He was predeceased by one sister, Priscilla Bollenbach.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10:00 to 12:00 on Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021, at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA, His funeral service will follow at 12:00. Burial will be in the Kemblesville UMC Cemetery, Route 896, Kemblesville.

Although COVID restrictions are changing, the family requests that visitors wear a mask for the services.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Neighborhood Services, 35 N. 3^rd Street, Oxford, PA 19363, or to The Nature Conservancy, 2101 North Front Street, Building #1, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

 

Charles “Chip” Porter Schutt Jr., 78, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully at home on May 23, surrounded by his children and dogs.

Chip was the son of Charles Porter Schutt and Phyllis Moxham du Pont. Born in Wilmington, he attended Tower Hill School, Cardigan Mountain School, Tabor Academy, and the University of Delaware. He joined the Air National Guard while beginning his career at Laird, Bissell & Meads in 1968. He spent the next 32 years taking care of his clients’ financial lives, ultimately retiring from Morgan Stanley.

He avidly pursued Katharine “Puss” Draper Schutt until she finally relented. They were married in 1967 and during the next 48 years, they raised three children, Porter, Jake, and Kate, never missing a single one of their concerts or sporting events. That streak continued with their grandchildren—Ryann, Tatum, and Bridget (Porter and Laurisa) and Jasper, Elsa, and Luke (Jake and Hilah).

Chip was renowned for his smile, the twinkle in his eye, and his curiosity about others, reveling in their lives and relishing their stories. He was a generous giver, dedicated to the success of many organizations including The Pilot School, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and The Wilmington Club. He always carried a harmonica in his pocket and was ready with a song to entertain any crowd. He loved a sunrise over a frozen duck marsh as much as he loved a side of smoked salmon or a wheel of brie cheese. Many of his outdoor adventures, hunting and otherwise, happened at Galio Farms in rural Alabama with lifelong friends.

“The Captain,” as many called him, had countless nautical miles beneath his keel. He was a member of the Cruising Club of America, the Northeast Harbor Fleet, and the Vicmead Yacht Club. At a young age, he made his first transatlantic crossing. Many friends and family joined him on “Safari” as he sailed to Bermuda and up and down the eastern seaboard, the galley fully stocked by his first mate Puss.

His warmth impacted many and will forever be remembered.

Chip was predeceased by his wife, his sisters Caroline “Cookie” Brown of Unionville, and Katherine “Jerry” Streitwieser of Pottstown, and he is survived by his sister Sarah “Sally” Harrison of Greenville. A memorial service open to all will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m., at the du Pont Cemetery, 215 E. Buck Road, Wilmington. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at the Vicmead Hunt Club, 903 Owls Nest Road, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Pilot School (https://www.pilotschool.org/), 208 Woodlawn Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.