Richard Poppert Obituary

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Richard Eugene Poppert, 77, of Olympia, Wash., died Friday, March 16, 2012.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at at St. Michael's Westside Catholic Chapel, 1835 Overhulse Road NW, Olympia.

A rosary and vigil service for Richard will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Richard's name to Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice, PO Box 5008, Olympia WA 98509.

Richard Eugene Poppert

Maj. USAF Ret.

02 Apr 1934 – 16 Mar 2012

How does one tell you about this life?

Union Pacific Brakeman

USAF Pilot

WA Fisheries Patrol Pilot

He was so much more, than his job …

Husband to Marie Catherine Bailly Poppert (dec.)

Son to George and Ruby (Guston) Poppert (dec.)

Stepson to Alma Waters Poppert (dec.)

He was so much more, than Husband and Son …

Sibling to: George Poppert (dec.); Beverly Poppert Carpenter; Carole Poppert Mathews.

He was so much more, than Brother …

Father and father-in-law to: Michael and Lori (Adkisson) Poppert; Mark Poppert; Patrick (dec.) and Teresa (Maples) Poppert; Peter and Christine (Bennett) Poppert; Pamela Marie Poppert.

He was so much more, than Dad …

Grandfather to: Ashley-Anne Marie Bassett; Richard Poppert; Ryan Poppert; Rachel Poppert; Jeremy Poppert; Kenneth Poppert; Andrew Poppert; Benjamin Poppert; Charlie Poppert.

He was so much more, than Papa …

Member of St. Michael's Parish, Olympia Wash.: Eucharistic Minister to the homebound; Knight of Columbus; Men's Group and Bible Study; Three Amigos

He was so much more, than a Parish Member …

Server of soup – maker of sandwiches --- server of Hope: Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul's.

He was so much more, than the generous breadth of his Fellowship …

Dad's dignity with mom's passing; his jovial spirit with all persons and situations; made adversity lighter and joys brighter.

In loss he found Determination; in action he found Faith; in service he found Love.

He was so much more, than his Experience …

Dad was the glue that bound this family and his community;

Maj. Poppert was honor in the face of peril and fear;

Rich was strength and hope to those he served;

Richard Eugene Poppert was the Faith in God, whom he sought.

Dad – Rich – Maj. Poppert filed his final flight plan VFR at 15:00 hrs, 16 Mar 2012 amid family and innumerous friends.

He is Loved and Missed!

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Published by The Grand Island Independent on Mar. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Poppert

14 Entries

Peg Plummer

April 1, 2012

Rich was a Pilgrim among Pilgrims. Rome in 2005. What a blessing he and Marie was on that pilgrimage. And then again as we walk the Stations of the Cross in Jerusalem. Always bringing up the rear but ALWAYS with a smile & a kind word. I was slow too! Rest well, my friend, & kiss Marie for me.

Christy Cummings

March 23, 2012

I will miss great-uncle Rich, I have fond memories of him and the story's will live on.

Elaine Emans

March 22, 2012

So blessed to have had Rich as a neighbor and supportive friend. He provided an example to all lives he touched of how to live a life of love and service.

Russell Hare

March 21, 2012

Sorry to hear about Richie. He was a great friend when we were in High school. There were four of us that hung together now there are only two. Rest in Peace Richie.
Russ Hare

Vicki Davis

March 21, 2012

I will miss Uncle Rich. Have many fond memories of him. His story was wonderfully told.

Krisha Bosselman

March 21, 2012

I am so glad I got the chance to know Rich, he is a person that I will always admire.

Jon. Anderson

March 21, 2012

Rich piloted me on many a commercial fisheries vessel monitoring count for work at the Wash. Dept. of Fisheries. I knew that I was in good hands and safe with him at the controls. I will remember him as a man with a great sense of humor, and a professional's approach to work and to life. Please accept my condolences and sympathies, and hopes that memories of Rich will keep him alive in your hearts.

March 21, 2012

Uncle Rich was an amazing man. He enlightened me and my family in so many ways. I miss him greatly. He had such a wonderful "story" to tell and gave anyone listening to him inspiration and encouragement in the Lord. He is now an angel up in heaven looking down on us all. He is greatly missed and admired.

March 21, 2012

Augie and I are very sad to hear about Rich. From the time I was a little girl till now, we were always excited to hear that Rich and Marie were coming back for a visit. So glad we got to see him last year. He came to Minden to see us one last time and was so excited about our jalapeno pan that I gave it to him. He loved his kids and grandkids and shared many stories. We will miss him too.
Augie and Judy Nelson

Toby Reimers

March 21, 2012

Uncle Rich was an amazing man who gave me an incredible gift I can never repay...HOPE. The world's loss is Heaven's gain. Love you and God bless.

Melody

March 21, 2012

Beautifully written Obituary...

March 21, 2012

Louise and I are sorry for your loss Rich and Marie where members of St. Peter mission in Tenino for to short a time and also a member of the Tenino Lions club was a good friend to all who knew him He is in Gods loving hands now God bless you all
Ed and Louise Echtle

Jan Rockwell

March 20, 2012

Rich was indeed so much more than "uncle" to me. He showed me what love is in his love for Marie. He showed me what being a parent should look like. He loved me and supported me as he did my mother, his other "sister".
He never tired of learning and giving to others. He loved his chidren and grandchildren and was so proud of all of you. The teachers he loved the most were indeed his children and grandchildren. God bless you all. I love you all.

March 20, 2012

What a beautiful way to tell the story of Rich! Beautiful obituary. We will all miss your dad, he was an amazing person! We feel so lucky to have known him.
Keith and Kathy Simmons

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