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Richard Haffner Obituary
Haffner, Richard Joseph DDS
Age 91, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed on August 21, 2023. Beloved husband of 67 years to Ruth (nee Gottron) Haffner; loving father of Richard (Kathy) Haffner, Jr., John (Lauri) Haffner, David (Jackie) Haffner, Thomas (Sue) Haffner, the late James (Gina) Haffner, and Michael Haffner; dear grandfather of Natasja, Bianca, Brittney (CJ Bommarito), Natalie, Emily, Noah Persha, Christopher, Benjamin, David, Jr., Kelly, Joshua (Caroline), Sarah (Michael) Croak, Zachary (Jessi), Justin, Jeremy, and Sophia; great-grandfather of Olivia, Juliet, and Joseph; dear brother of Valle (the late Donald) Kayhoe, the late Lawrence (Helen), and Anna Mae "Sissy" (Fred) Oppliger; son of the late Valentine and Eva (nee Haegele); dear cousin, uncle, dentist, and friend to many.
Richard was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Gabriel's for over 60 years. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, St. Louis University, St. Louis University School of Dentistry, and served 2 years in the US Air Force. Richard had a fulfilling dental career lasting 58 years and was an active member of the dental community as part of the MO Dental Association, St. Louis Dental Society, American College of Dentists, and Chairman of the Board of Delta Dental. Richard was a member of several organizations including, the Backstoppers, the Knights of Malta, and Score Club. His daily joy in life was to make everyone he met smile and his family's favorite quote was "Is everybody having good time?!"
Services: Visitation 9 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 6303 Nottingham, St. Louis, MO 63109. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rural Parish Workers or Our Little Haven. Please share memories at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
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RWL
August 26, 2023
God bless Dr. Haffner and his family -
rl
Julie Belfi-Sanna
August 25, 2023
God bless Mr. Haffner and his family. We´re sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Belfi Family
Diane E Long (Diemer)
August 24, 2023
He was genuinely kind and compassionate as a skilled dentist who I would faithfully see twice a year for nearly 50 years. Gentle hands and a wonderful twinkle in his eyes. He made many people have beautiful smiles! * RIP - Doc *
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