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DANKERT Richard Herman Richard Herman Dankert, age 78, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at the Masonic Home of Florida, St. Petersburg. Born November 1, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, he lived in Lake Placid, Florida before settling in St. Petersburg. He worked as a brick layer and truck driver until retiring in 1985. Richard was a graduate of Whitmer High School and served in the U. S. Army. On February 13, 1954, he married Rose Marie. R W Richard Dankert was a member the Grand Lodge of Florida, a District Deputy Grand Master, a 32° in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a York Rite Mason, a Past Master and a member of Placid Lodge 282. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; daughter, Dawn and Harold Smith of Riverview, Florida; son, Richard and Kim Dankert of Toledo, Ohio, and seven grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, at the Masonic Home of Florida, 3201 1st Street NE, St. Petersburg, Florida. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to Alzheimer's Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, D. C. 20090-6011.

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 31, 2010.

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Greg & Debbie Bosworth

November 11, 2010

Dawn and Hal,
We are so sorry for your loss.

Harold Smith

November 2, 2010

A life not wasted in search of perfect light. Thanks Dick for helping me see the light.

Hal

Anne & John Fravor

November 1, 2010

Rose,
Since we talked with you, you know our feelings. We remember watching movies at our home during the rain, playing dominoes, moving you to Florida (what fun), stepping over Socks at your home,
and just having fun and laughing with both of you. You are very special to us. Remember you are always welcome to visit us anytime. May God comfort
you and your family. All our love to you and them.

Cathy Lepre

November 1, 2010

Rick and Kim,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad Rick. I'm sure he was a wonderful man because he produced a wonderful son in you Rick and you've turned around and made your own family very happy. You should be proud. He'll be with you always. Hope to see you both very soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy Lepre

Connie Krueger

November 1, 2010

Dear Rose Marie,
My deepest condolences on your los. I went all through school with Dick, and have fond memories of him. My husband has Alzheimers too, so I know your pain. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Connie Cassill Krueger

Sue Kujawa

November 1, 2010

Kim and Rick, sorry to hear about your loss.

Carolyn & Bill Stevens

October 31, 2010

The 1950 Class of Whitmer have lost yet one more member of our great class. Our sympathies and condolences go out to Rose Marie and the whole family.

Andrea St. John

October 31, 2010

See you when I see you Grandpa. Much love, I will miss you more than you know :) Love, Andrea

October 31, 2010

I am so thankful Uncle Dick was MY Uncle and that I grew up around him. I loved his sense of humor and always felt loved by him. Aunt Rose, Dawn, and Rick I enjoyed seeing you last week. Love Much, Michele Beck

Kathy McNalley Ingram

October 31, 2010

Dawn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
love always,

Dawn Smith

October 31, 2010

See when my time is done. Love you Dad

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