who, with only the help of books and practice, became an accomplished stone mason. He completely redesigned the Manville Heights yard he shared with his partner, adding numerous stone terraces and well-crafted walls. Richard was also interested in photography and for many years had a basement darkroom. He assembled fine collections of photographs, art glass and tribal rugs. Hiking was another passion. He climbed numerous trails in various parts of the Sierra Nevada, the Rockies and even the Italian Dolomites, Hadrian's Wall in Scotland, and several glaciers in New Zealand. He often traveled to Europe, especially Italy, but also explored extensive areas of Greece, Spain, Egypt, and Morocco. A favorite trip was a cruise down the Danube from Budapest to Bucharest in 2015. He accompanied his long-time partner, an archaeologist, to numerous ancient Mediterranean sites and museums, and both men often attended each other's professional conferences. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and their husbands, and a nephew. He is survived by his partner/husband of more than forty-six years, Richard De Puma, his brother Edward of Angleton, Texas, and several nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, UIHC, and the Iowa City Hospice. A memorial will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Richard's Home, 409 Hutchinson Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52246. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/Richard-Louis-Sawyer?obId=3088811#/obituaryInfo