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Richard Hinderleiter Obituary
93, passed away on May 5, 2011. He was born in Ohio, 04/25/1918. In 1942, he met and married the love of his life, Wilma Groh. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this July. After getting out of the Army as a First Lieutenant at the end of World War II, Richard and Wilma moved to Phoenix. He joined the family business, Valley Pie Company, started by his mother and brothers in 1945. Richard ran the business for over 50 years. He was an expert cake decorator and made thousands of wedding and special occasion cakes over the years before retiring in 2006. Hobbies included golf, bowling, growing tomatoes and other vegetables and caring for his beloved cats. Richard was known for his sense of humor and the telling of corny jokes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Richard is survived by his loving wife Wilma, 3 daughters, Susan Mears and husband Gary, Judi Pabst and husband Pete, and Cheryl Hinderleiter, 1 son, Richard Hinderleiter Jr., 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Please visit the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com to share memories and condolences. Family and friends are invited to an informal gathering to remember Richard on May 21, from 1:00-4:00pm at the home of Susan Mears, 1531 W El Caminito Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85021.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hinderleiter
Dik Mickle
June 28, 2017
I'm sorry I was never able to acquaint myself with this fine gentleman. He was a distant relative of mine and I pray he is with his love ones and at peace. His mom was my Grandfathers sister. I have a picture of her when she was probable 2 or 3 years old. God Bless.
Janna Bordeaux
May 21, 2011
I first met Dick and Wilma thru my husband, Dean. We enjoyed many 'goodies' baked at Valley Pie Company. In fact, Dean even remembered buying donuts there in the '50's when he was a little boy. Dick and I shared a love of growing tomatoes as well as canning. I would trade pickles for pies! He is one that I have added to my list to look for in the resurrection.
Charley Samuels
May 19, 2011
So sorry to hear about the loss of "Dick". Strangely enough I was passing by the old Valley Pie building last week and was wondering how everyone was doing and then I saw this in the paper. Lots of fond memories with your family! God Bless.
Charley Samuels(distributor)
May 19, 2011
Richard was the hardest working man I have ever known. He always wanted the best for his family, He had my deepest respect. He will be missed.
Pete Pabst Sr.
Kailey Pabst
May 17, 2011
I'm sorry for the loss he was a wonderful great-grandpa and I love and miss him.
Phil Macalena
May 17, 2011
Thinking of you and your family, Cheryl. So sorry for your loss. Remember all the wonderful times you had.
Goodies with grandparents. Pete, Kailey, Great-grandpa, Mackenzie and Great-grandma.
May 17, 2011
Hunter and great-grandpa
May 17, 2011
Kailey and Mackenzie hanging out with great-grandpa and great-grandma at McDonalds.
May 15, 2011
denise curry
May 15, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. may he rest in peace and you be comforted by good memories.
May 15, 2011
Dear Cheryl Lee and Family. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was always so good to me growing up. Thanks for sharing the precious photos of your loving family it brought tears to my eyes. You are in our thoughts and prayers my friend. Love you.... Christine Ellen and Ray...
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 15, 2011
My father gave up the fight for his life on May 5, 2011 at The Hospice of the Valley. My mother was at his side, all four of his children, most of the grandchildren and some of the great grandchildren, when he took his final breath.
Daddy was a great father and provider. He was always there for us when we needed him. Mother took great care of her family and always had dinner waiting for us when daddy got home from work. In later years when mother needed care, Daddy took care of her. When he couldn't take care of her any longer, Susan, Judi, Cheryl and Rick took over the care of them.
I love you Daddy, thank you for always being there for me and your grandson Joel, taking care of him as a father would. We will take of Mother for you. You will be missed, but we will always have our memories to keep you in our hearts. This is not goodbye, I hope to see you again someday. I am great full to have a father like you!
Your loving daughter, Cheryl
Richard and Wilma at tne bakery wearing silly hats
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 15, 2011
Gary Mears
May 15, 2011
Family and friends are invited to an informal gathering to remember Richard and share memories May 21, 2011 from 1:00-4:00pm at the home of Susan Mears, 1531 W El Caminito Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85021
May 15, 2011
Family and friends are invited to an informal gathering to remember Richard and share memories May 21, 2011 from 1:00-4:00pm at the home of Susan Mears, 1531 W El Caminito Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Mother and Daddy on their 57th Anniversary
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
The Love of his Life
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Daddy,s baby girl Louie
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Wilma, Richard, Joel, Madison, Brooke and Cheryl
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Richard, Wilma, Madison, Cheryl and Jon
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Brooke, Richard, Wilma, Madison and Joel
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Richard, Brooke and Madison
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Daddy and Mother on Mother,s 95th birthday
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
Daddy and Me
Cheryl Hinderleiter
May 14, 2011
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