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Edward A. RICKGAUER

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East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

5801 East Grant Road

Tucson, Arizona

Edward RICKGAUER Obituary

RICKGAUER, Edward A. 5/23/1925 - 5/20/2016 Survived by wife, Deloris "Dee"; three daughters, four stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by son, Del; grandson, Michael; brother, Dwight; sister, Eleanor and parents. In the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Retired from Anamax mining in 1983. Built a home in Overgaard, AZ, to spend summers. Life member of VFW 4903, 40 year member of American Legion Post 36, member of FOE 180, Moose Lodge International, former member of Elks 385 and Toastmaster Club of Sahaurita. Charter member of Naval Postal Clerk, member of Saguaro Christian Church and served others in need. Loved dancing and traveling. He is loved and missed very much. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 25, 2016.

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Jim Copus

December 29, 2016

Sorry to here of Edward's passing. I worked with Del in the early 80's V W Parts Mart and spent some time with Edward Gods Speed. Jim Copus, Allen Tx

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Patrick

December 25, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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