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Richard Klingenhagen Obituary
Dick was born on May 30, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Frances (Toots).
Dick grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959. After high school, Dick graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in 1964. Dick married Mary Ellen in 1967 in Cuyahoga Falls and they were happily married for 46 years. He resided with his wife and family in Canal Fulton, Ohio for the last 36 years and was a member of the Canal Fulton United Methodist Church. Dick served in Vietnam War from 1966-1967. He served as Director for the Community Blood Program from 1974-1997.
Dick is survived by his son, Jim (Theresa), Doylestown; daughters, Marie Turkovich (Kevin), Cuyahoga Falls, Lesa Brugger (Mark) and Amy Klingenhagen (Greta Zeigler) both of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Janice Wise, Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Kristen and James Roan, Cuyahoga Falls; many nieces, nephews and close friends.
A Memorial Service will be held FRIDAY, 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt.93, Canal Fulton) with Rev. Kathy Moody-Arndt officiating. Friends may call THURSDAY, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Ed Wallace
February 6, 2014
A big guy with a big heart.
March 27, 2013
I miss you Dad.... always will.
Jack Forshey
February 15, 2013
Dick and I have been friends since first grade, at age 6. I am beside Dick in the class photo in the gallery. He was The Best.
St. Thomas - C5 family
February 15, 2013
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Laura (Gunther) Manson
February 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Dick's family. His parent's were friend's with my aunt and uncle, and my sister went to school with Dick and I went to school with his sister Janice. May fond memories help all of you through this difficult time.
Jerry Damerow
February 14, 2013
Condolences to Dick's family. I was a classmate at Falls High and remember Dick as a big guy with a big heart.
Sandra & Ronald Bilsky
February 14, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Linda (Gunther) Molnar
February 14, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family of Dick. I have known him for most of my life and graduated with him from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959. His parents were close friends of my Aunt and Uncle. May peace be with Dick and all his family.
Ryan Andrews
February 12, 2013
Lesa and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and, of course, if there is anything you need, you know how to reach me. Know that you are all loved by us!
February 12, 2013
Dear MaryEllen and family.Sorry to hear about Dick. He hired me 30 years ago for the bloodmobiles. He was a great leader. It's been a year since Vince's passing, I know what your going thru. Rely on your faith, you'll be fine.
Take care, Bev Bann
Lynn Norton
February 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy! I am associated there the Community Blood Program! May you RIP Dick! You were an awesome man!
Lance Maschmeier
February 12, 2013
Richard was a former Cuyahoga Falls classmate,friend and we served in Vietnam at the same time. His friendship is treasured. My condolences to his beloved family.
Wayne & Barb Gipson
February 12, 2013
Jim,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your precious memories together bring you some comfort during this most difficult time.
Linda Boyd
February 12, 2013
Jim and Family, So Sorry.
February 11, 2013
Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
J & L Natoli
Bob Patterson
February 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about Dick. I saw him at the last Cuyahoga Falls class of '59 reunion, where we shared a table with all the kids from Grant school. We had a fun time with Jack Forshey and Carol Phelps Conaway. May Peace be with Dick and his Family.
February 10, 2013
Ed Walllace
February 10, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anthony Warren
February 10, 2013
Uncle Dick is in a better place.He was always a good uncle to me and my family. May he rest in peace. My thoughts go out to my Aunt Mary Ellen and my cousins in this time of sorrow.
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