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Richard Pelton Obituary

Richard E. Pelton Richard E. Pelton, 74, of Topeka, passed away on April 2, 2011. A memorial visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011, at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave., Topeka. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Richard E. Pelton Memorial Fund c/o Topeka City Employees Credit Union, 215 SE 7th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603, which will be used to support a local school's music program. To view the full obituary, please visit www.Dove Cremation.com

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 6, 2011.

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April 8, 2011

Virginia and family, we are so sorry for our loss of cousin Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Marilyn & Ken Johnston

Terry Brown

April 6, 2011

Virginia, Sorry to hear about Richard. You are in our prayers.

Vida Wells and Tanya Howard

April 6, 2011

Virginia and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. The angels will be watching over you every step of the way. Tammy & Billy Hargis

April 6, 2011

Virginia and Family, you are all in our prayers. We are so sorry with your loss. This time is never an easy time for anyone, but God and his angels will be there to help you all along the way, because you live forever. Gladys & Warren Hargis

Connie Hammersmith

April 6, 2011

I extend my deepest sympathy to Richard's family. I know how much he will be missed by everyone.

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