Richard Wolbach

Richard Wolbach

Richard Wolbach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 26, 2020.
Richard Wolbach was a Marine who fought in Iwo Jima in World War II. After his service, he was inspired to become a priest.

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September 3, 2020

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August 29, 2020

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George Hilbish

September 3, 2020

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

C.M.

August 31, 2020

Rest with Jesus

Camella Ford

August 29, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Gourley

August 29, 2020

SEMPER FI MARINE GOD BLESS

duane gibson

August 29, 2020

Honored to leave my condolences for Richard. My father was a Korean War Veteran as well as Vietnam. My Uncle Will Was a Marine who is 96 now. Now as a messenger of God you have joined have joined the heavens. God Bless.

Mary

August 28, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. At this difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort and strengthen you.

August 28, 2020

Thank you for serving our Lord
and country, Msgr. Richard.
Now you will join the Heavenly
Body of Saints and Angels.
Rest in the psalm of the Lord.

August 28, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences to the family's..

Harry Simpson

August 27, 2020

Well done, good and faithful servant. Well done. Godspeed Monsignor Richard.

Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.

Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever.

Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Marine Corps, WWII.

Susan and Albert Alioto

August 27, 2020

We knew a priest who received his vocation at the Battle of the Bulge. We are sure that he and Monsignor Wolbach were not the only ones who were called in the worst of circumstances. May they, and all with similar stories, know the fullness of eternal glory.

Douglas Seipp

August 27, 2020

Thank you for your service not only to our country but to our God. May HE bestow HIS peace to your family.

August 26, 2020

Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the Family during this most difficult time. May the God of tender mercies, love and peace grant you all an abundance of comfort.



Mel James, Brandon Mississippi

August 26, 2020

My Dad was in Okinawa , had many Stories to tell .Thank You for your
Service . I Salute You Sir ! R.I.P. with all those who passed on before
You . Sue Willard, Gr.Mich .

Scott Chamberland

August 26, 2020

Semper Fi

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