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Richard Bleiler Obituary
BLEILER, RICHARD M., - a loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2008 in McKinney, Texas. Richard was born in Boston Massachusetts January 22, 1939 to Edwin and Hazel and Stepmother Anne Bleiler. He was a 1957 graduate of Hyde Park High School. Rich went on to graduate from MIT University extension in Machine Design between 1960 through 1961. He was a long time employee of the Raytheon Corporation in Waltham Ma. and Pomona. Rich was an avid sports fan and played sports in high school and all through his life. He was first team all Boston in 1956 and 1957 both in Basketball and Baseball. Rich was always there to lend a helping hand whether it be jobs around the house, Mickey and Minnie's, The Practice Tee, or just being there for his family and friends. Rich loved to jog with his two dogs Dobie and Mr. Blue at Lake Lavon and Lake Whitney. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, and sister June. Survived by his wife Dagmar of 25 years, sons Tom, Kevin, and daughter Lisa, his daughter's-in-law Diane and Debbie, his son-in-law Patrick, and grandchildren Sarah, Carla, and Kristi. Special thanks to The Medical Center of McKinney and Baylor Regional Transplant Institute. A celebration of his Life will held from 11:00 to 12:00 September 12, 2008 at Ted Dickey's Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street Plano, TX 75074 followed by a Mass at Saint Jude's Catholic Church 1515 N. Greenville Avenue Allen, TX 75002 on September 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance SPCA 505 Alma Drive Plano, TX 75075. For more information and on line donations go to www.scspca.org.
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John Nisbet
September 21, 2008
To the loved ones of Rich; My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich was a great friend an teamate at HPHS. He had a sense of humer that could always make you smile. I was the quarterback and his great catches made me look good. I'm so sorry for your loss. Regards, John Nisbet, President HPHS class of 1957.
Edwin Bleiler
September 11, 2008
Tommy, Kevin and Lisa,
I was sad to get the call from Tom yesterday. My dad was so proud of his little brother. Even though the Air Force kept us from living close to you, I grew up knowing what a great athlete my "Uncle Dick" was, and my dad constantly told us stories about how Richard could have played professional baseball.
I was happy I had the chance to see him for the last time this past spring. When I looked into his eyes, I saw my dad again. I know what a great father he was. I know how hard it is to say goodbye.
May we proudly carry on the Bleiler family name with the loving memory of Edwin (Bobby), June and now Richard Bleiler.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do, please ask. I want to be part of any memorial or gathering that you may have up here in Boston.
With love in family,
Ed Bleiler
Henry Wynn
September 11, 2008
I was very sorry to learn about the passing of a very dear friend from my days at Hyde Park High School.
We had our 50 year reunion last September and Dicky (as we all called him) was sorely missed.
Please accept my sincere sympathies for a very special person who will forever be etched in my fondest memories and that of my classmates of a time that once was.
Henry B. Wynn Class Vice-President
Pat and Robin Murray
September 11, 2008
Dear Tom , Diane and Lisa,
We sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you all. We certainly know how hard the loss of a parent can be but our Lord will send comfort and peace.
Eva Lucchi
September 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve and Ilene Holecek
September 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Henry & Paula Zeitman
September 11, 2008
Dear Kevin,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Dills, Jr.
September 11, 2008
Kevin:
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I lost my father last Monday and know that the thoughts and kind words of your friends really do help ease the pain. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Edward Kline
September 11, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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