Richard Russell Somogyi Jr's Obituary
Richard “Rich” Russell Somogyi, Jr., 52, passed away at his home in Germantown, TN on January 17, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN on January 17, 1971. His parents are Hazel Spain Butler and the late Richard Russell Somogyi, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Keri Somogyi, daughters Catelyn and Caroline Somogyi, and stepson, Maddux. He is also survived by his mother, Hazel Butler, brother, Christopher Somogyi (Ashley), sister, Gwynne Hagan (Jim), his nephews, Harrison and Garrett Hagan, Clayton Somogyi and his niece, Sydney Somogyi.
Rich graduated from Germantown High School in 1989 and then attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management with High Honors from Crichton College. The friends he met in high school became his friends for life. He was a devoted and proud father, husband, son, brother, and friend. His most loved past time was watching the UT Vols and Pittsburgh Steelers football games with his family. One of his most recent and fondest memories was watching the UT Vols beat Alabama. He had a true passion for cooking, fishing and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 20th at Redeemer Evangelical Church, 3100 S Houston Levee Road, Germantown, TN 38139 with visitation from 1-2 p.m. and memorial service at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rich’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice.
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