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Richard Rendtorff Obituary

Rendtorff, Richard (Dick) Frank Jr.
passed away February 20, 2013. Dick was born February 11, 1939. Preceded in death by his loving parents Richard (Bud) and Margaret Rendtorff and his brother Alan Rendtorff. A loving father and grandfather, Dick is survived by his beloved daughter Heidi Rendtorff, his two sons Randy, Kristian and Kristian's wife, Jennifer and his prized grandsons Lukas and Samuel. Dick Rendtorff was past president and CEO of University Mechanical and Engineering (UMEC) in Tempe. A trained plumber and member of the Masons, Dick Rendtorff served the United States as a member of the Marine Corp (USMC). Dick Rendtorff was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and a life-long Chicago Bears fan. He relocated to Tempe, Arizona in 1983 and hosted Tempe's "best" Super Bowl Party in 1985, when the Chicago Bears won the 1985 Super Bowl. Visitation will be held at Tempe Mortuary 405 East Southern Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday, February 24 from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 23, 2013.
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We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. We will remember him fondly and miss him terribly. Our love and prayers go out to all of you.

Dave & Kirsten Stilke

February 25, 2013

Condolences to the Rendtorff family. I am a family historian researching the Stuetze, Beverung,Zilisch,Wehner,Rendtorff and Nuelsen families.

Gene Meier

February 24, 2013

Hoping the celebration of Dick's wonderful life comforts you in the days ahead. It was agreat pleasure for me to know and work with Dick.

Corky Pond

February 23, 2013

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