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Richard Verlander Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Richard Arlen Verlander passed away on December 20, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born October 12, 1936 in Newport News, VA to Richard Edward and Sadie Lee Verlander. He grew up in Hilton Village and attended Hilton Baptist Church. He attended Warwick High School (Class of 1956), VA Tech, and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Christopher Newport College. He married his high school sweetheart Marguerite Freeze in 1960. Richard?s career was with General Electric Company as a Field Service Representative. He gained a love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors from his father and shared this past time with other family members and friends. Richard is survived by Marguerite Verlander; son, Richard A. Verlander II; daughter, Lisa Faye Verlander; sisters, Joan Bower and Maxine Singley (George). He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family will receive friends for a visitation from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 at Peninsula Funeral Home. A chapel service will follow with Rev. Lynwood Wells officiating, and a private burial following at Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 22, 2012.

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April 8, 2013

My prayers go out to my cousin Richards family. I just happened to be googling the verlander name and came across ththat he died. Tommy Jr. Verlander

Mary Begor

March 9, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Verlader. I did not see or hear about his passing until today. I have such great memories of spending the night over there while growing up with Ricky and Lisa. Our church experiences and beyond. Love to you all and I sincerely miss you all. Wish we had contact.

Dick & Loiraine Dikant

January 2, 2013

Rita, Just heard of Jim's passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dick & Lorraine Dikant

Barbara Hughes

December 31, 2012

So sorry about your loss. My son grew up at HBC with Ricky and Lisa. Our prayers are with you. God will hold you in his loving arms during this difficult time.

Bonnie Fedorchak

December 29, 2012

So Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

John Despres

December 28, 2012

Rita, so sorry to hear of Ric's passing.
I worked with Ric way back in the 60's with GE field service.

Ivey Bridgers

December 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy to youall, Rita, Joan and all his loved ones. I hunted with Rick & his dad for many years,we sang in the choir & Rick was a dear friend. I will miss him too. Ivey

December 28, 2012

Rita.....

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Walter Carter

December 27, 2012

Rita, I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not see the notice in the paper so I missed the visitation and funeral. May God keep you in His loving arms as you go through this difficult time. Wanda

Betty Gregory-Roper

December 26, 2012

May God bless give strength and peace to Rita, Joan and all the Verlander family.

Sandra/Charles Bell

December 25, 2012

Dear Rita,Ricky,Lisa,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you all in our prayers. It flooded my mind with so many great memories of your family in church and out.

December 24, 2012

... Joan and Maxie, we can only begin to share the shock of Ricky's un-timely death. Our prayerful thoughts are for you and Marguerite during this intensely-felt season. Would that you find peace and comfort from our Lord and His people.

Jeanette McWilliams Welsh

December 24, 2012

I remember the fun I had with Ricky at school(Hilton and Warwick) and at church.
He was a good friend and a good person.
I am very sad that he is gone. My thoughts are with the family.

Gail

December 24, 2012

Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

George Logan

December 24, 2012

So sorry to learn of Richard's passing. I worked with him while he was at NNS. He was always very helpful as we worked on the Polaris Program. May God Bless his family.

Melanie Weser

December 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. The Verlander family is in my prayers.

December 22, 2012

So sorry to hear the sad news of Ricky's death. We wear Warwick High School classmates. My deepest sympathy to the family. Sincerely, Joan Kegley Bonnett

December 22, 2012

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Rick. He has been a wonderful friend since we met in high school. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Pat Mahanes

December 22, 2012

From the Royal Ambassador's through out life, always a good friend. Those eyes, a twinkle and a smile, laughter and loyalty. Someday we will dance again!
Art and Jo Wildman

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