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Carl Dethloff Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Mr. Carl Richard (Dick) Dethloff died on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in Shreveport, LA following a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8th at Osborn Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007 at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Reverend Bryan McDowell of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.
Dick was born October 8, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to Carl Curt Dethloff and Camelia Jordan Dethloff. Later he and his family moved to Natchitoches, LA where he graduated from Natchitoches High School. He went on to graduate from Kansas State with a degree in agriculture/economics. He was a member of the debate team and Sigma Chi Fraternity.
After serving in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War, Dick began his career in the insurance industry with Zurich/Maryland Casualty in Jackson, MS. In 1957, he married his loving wife, Bobbie and they moved to Shreveport. He became the owner of the R. C. Jordan Agency, was a partner in Dethloff, Jordan and McClure, Inc., & presently, a partner in Dethloff & Associates, Inc.
Dick served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Shreveport, President of the Independent Insurance Agents/Brokers of LA and as State National Director of the Independent Insurance Agents/Brokers of LA.
He loved his work with the IIABL and was truly an advocate of his fellow independent agents and company colleagues.
Dick was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon, a member of the Shreveport Club, Independence Bowl Foundation, Cotillion Club, Life Loyal Sig and C.P.C.U.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Winsted Dethloff; daughter, Debbie D. Lunn and husband, Doug; son, David R. Dethloff and wife, Pam; four grandchildren, Stuart D. Lunn, III, Emily Jordan Lunn, Joel H. Hynes and Drew Richard Dethloff. He is also survived by his brother, Henry Clay Dethloff and wife, Myrtle Ann; and a sister, Cammie D. Girand; along with numerous nephews.
Pallbearers will be Hines Vaughan, Robert Feron, Dr. William Wilder, Gilbert Shanley, James Nichols, Dr. Milton Chapman, Frank Moore and Joel Thomas, Sr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Wade Fox, Sidney York and the Honorable Tom Stagg.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Michael Aura, Dr. Michael Futrell and Dr. Robert LaFargue. Also, a special thank you to his sitters and nurses.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broadmoor Presbyterian Church or a charity of the donor's choice. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Dethloff
Marsha Tiller
July 9, 2007
David, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Linda Lee
July 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stanton Oppenheimer
July 8, 2007
David - so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Mary and I are thinking of you during this time of your loss.
Ray Williams
July 8, 2007
As a long time client of Dick's I shall always remember him as a friend, and because of his staunch integrity and knowledge of the industry.
Audrey Riser
July 8, 2007
Bobbie,Debbie, & David,
We were so sorry to learn of Dick's death. We have a lot of fond memories of him and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Audrey and Gerry Riser
Nancy Lodestro-Boggs
July 7, 2007
David, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I have so many fond memories of you and your parents. Take care -
Anne Wood
July 7, 2007
Bobbie: So sorry to hear about Dick. Margie Caldwell just called us. Our prayers are with you and the children. He was the best, best man we ever had. Love, Anne and Don Wood
Mickey Bennett
July 7, 2007
The insurance industry will miss a great friend and ambassador. Dick worked tirelessly to promote independent insurance agents and their issues. Dick would tackle a tough issue when many others would walk away. Dick had a great sense of humor. I can remember him standing many times in a group of people telling stories and belting out that signature laugh. Although I haven't seen Dick in some time, it was always nice knowing he was there and he would always be an advocate for my industry. This is truly a great loss. My family offers their prayers to the entire Dethloff family.
Penny Behan
July 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
God Bless,
Glenda Moreno (Dr Aura's Office)
July 7, 2007
May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Hauser Boswell
July 7, 2007
I was saddened this morning to hear of Mr. Dethloff's death. I worked for Dick, Curt and Edd for several years as a young woman, newly married. I got my start as a receptionist at DJM and eventually became a CSR. I am forever grateful for the education I learned of the industry while working at DJM. I was always impressed with Mr. Dethloff's knowledge of the insurance industry. I have worked for several agents through the years, none could compare. Mr. Dethloff had a wonderful laugh and I will always remember his kindness to me.
Jane & D.R. James
July 7, 2007
Bobbie, Debbie, David Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with each of you . Dick was such a warm personality; our time to know him was a true pleasure !! Jane & D.R.
Carroll R. Michaud
July 7, 2007
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Carl Richard (Dick) Dethloff our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dick. And to Dick it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Dick we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,452 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dick’s family and loved ones.
Carroll R. Michaud, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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