Background
Lewis, Richard Elias was born on January 17, 1924 in Belmar, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry J. and Cecile (Klopstock) Lewis.
community relations and broadcast executive
Lewis, Richard Elias was born on January 17, 1924 in Belmar, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry J. and Cecile (Klopstock) Lewis.
Associate of Arts, Monmouth College, 1947; student, Rutgers University, 1947-1948.
Staff announcer, Station WCTC, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1947; chief announcer, Press Broadcasting Company, Asbury Park, New Jersey, 1950-1962; operations manager, Press Broadcasting Company, Asbury Park, New Jersey, 1962-1967; assistant station manager, Press Broadcasting Company, Asbury Park, 1967-1969; station manager, Press Broadcasting Company, Asbury Park, 1970-1986; public relations director, Press Broadcasting Company, Asbury Park, 1986; community relations manager, Asbury Park Press, Neptune, New Jersey, 1987-1989; retired, 1989.
Member advisory board Salvation Army, Asbury Park, 1974-1989, Toms River (New Jersey) Young Men’s Christian Association, 1988-1989. Corporal United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Kiwanis (president 1976-1977).
Married June Fox, September 12, 1948 (deceased September 1985). Married Chris A. Lawson, August 1, 1987. Children: Claudia, Nancy, Stephanie.