Richard Pommerening was a male individual whose life came to an end on October 14, 2015, in Tacoma, Washington. He passed away from natural causes at the Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation Center. In the aftermath of his death, it was reported that Richard had no known family, leaving him without immediate next of kin to claim his remains. This situation prompted the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office to conduct a search for any possible next of kin, but unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful.
Subsequently, Richard's body was sent to a rotation funeral home, where the process of cremation took place. Once the cremation was completed, his ashes, known as cremains, were returned to the custody of the Medical Examiner's Office. Despite the time that followed, Richard Pommerening's cremated remains remained unclaimed for over a year, leaving the authorities with the task of deciding his final resting place.
In adherence to established policy for unclaimed remains, and in the absence of any family or individuals to claim Richard's ashes, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office carried out a dignified resolution. On August 30, 2017, the staff at the Medical Examiner's Office held a ceremony to honor him and scattered his ashes at sea. This ceremony provided a respectful closure for Richard Pommerening, ensuring that he would be remembered, even in the absence of family or loved ones. For any inquiries, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office can be contacted at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, or via phone at 253-798-6494. The agency case number for this matter is 15-1651, and further details about unidentified persons can be referenced with Namus ID: UCP2529.
Date Found: 10/14/2015
