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Richard Schuff Obituary
Richard William Schuff, "Dick" passed away July 28, 2012 at Coronado House of Hospice of the Valley. Dick was born February 12, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Albert and Ruth Schuff. He moved to Arizona in 1945. Upon graduating from North Phoenix High School he attended the University of Arizona prior to enlisting in the United States Navy where he served during the Korean War. Upon discharge from the Navy he attended Arizona State University and was always an optimistic ASU football fan. Dick loved the steel business and had his hand in many phases of the construction industry in Arizona. His final employment was with Schuff Steel Company where he worked developing solar energy projects. He was a Life Member of the Phoenicians. Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Crompton. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ginger, his sons Sky (Kathy), Randy, and his granddaughter Francine, his brother Dave (Nancy) and sister Sandy Bear (John) and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, August 9, 2012 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's honor to All Saints Episcopal Church or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Schuff
Judith Noble
July 30, 2023
You are still missed.
Judith Noble
July 30, 2022
He is missed, his smile and encouragement helped me when I started at Schuff Steel.
Judith Noble
July 30, 2021
I will always remember you as the kind man who welcomed me when I first started working at Schuff Steel.
August 10, 2012
God Bless Ginger and the entire family. Heard the bad news when got home late last evening. We loved Dick, a great entreprenure.
Don and Marty Squire
Cathy Jones
August 8, 2012
I know I can't say it as well as the Bible does, so I'll just quote II Thes 3:16 for all you family members, "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all."
Livingston Joyce and Bob
August 6, 2012
Sorry to hear about my friend. We can be sure he is walking with Jesus today. How awesome is that? Remembering you in prayer.
Judith Noble
August 6, 2012
To the family of Dick Schuff. I want to express my deepest sadness for your loss. Dick always had a smile on his face here at work and he always said hi. God Bless all of you and may He give you His peace and strength during your time of need.
August 5, 2012
Now the World Engineer and the World
Navigator can straighten out this universe. Love from the World Biologist.
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