Richard C. Axtell Ph.D.
1932 - 2017
Richard C. Axtell, PH.D.
August 4, 1932~January 24, 2017
Raleigh
Richard C. Axtell passed away on January 24, 2017. He was born August 4, 1932 in Medina, New York, to the late Franklin and Marion (Thomas) Axtell. After receiving his B.A. and M.A. degrees in the biological sciences from the State University of New York at Albany, Dr. Axtell had a Fulbright in the Philippines and also served two years in the U. S. army.
Dr. Axtell received his Ph.D. in Entomology from Cornell University. He and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Raleigh in 1962, after he accepted a position with North Carolina State University. As a Professor of Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Dr. Axtell engaged in both teaching and research, and oversaw the training of numerous graduate students.
Richard was predeceased by his brother Clyde Axtell.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Elizabeth, his daughter Nancy Hewitt (Joe), his son Robert Axtell (Andrea), granddaughter Lauren, step-granddaughter Bre, and sister Rhoda Michaels.
The family wishes to thank Transitions LifeCare and the Oaks at Mayview for the care they provided to Richard in the final months of his life.
The family will receive from 1-2 pm Saturday January 28 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, where a funeral service will begin at 2 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to Transitions LifeCare 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the Gregg Museum of Art & Design 516 Brickhaven Dr Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606
Please visit www.brownwynne.com for additional information and to offer condolences to the Axtell family.
Published in The News & Observer on Jan. 27, 2017
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