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Richard C. Rechtien

Richard Rechtien Obituary

RECHTIEN, RICHARD C. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, 1/26/2015 at home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 7/9/1934 and moved his family to Miami in the early 70s. He worked for Ryder for 25 years until he started his business, Rechtien International Trucking Co. in 1981 with dealerships in Ft. Pierce, West Palm, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughters, Pam (Rob) and Amy (Tom); son, Mark; daughter-in-law, Ivette and 9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Rick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Marian Center, 15701 NW 37 Ave., Miami Gardens, FL 33054 or Covenant House, PO Box 39282 Coral Ridge Station, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-9282. Visitation will be at Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic Church, 7500 SW 152 Street on Thursday, 1/29 from 6-7pm with a Mass beginning at 7pm.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 28, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rechtien

25 Entries

Denise

January 22, 2023

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be apart of your company back in 2011. You are missed.

December 21, 2015

Dear Joyce, I am just finding out the sad news nearly a year late with your Christmas (2015) card. I know it has been a difficult year for you and your family. I liked Dick's humor. He was a good man. Cherish the memories. Cathy Boswell-Peifer.

Oliver Silver

August 28, 2015

I just learned today of Dick's passing , and will always remember him as a wonderful kind man, who helped me emigrate from the UK to the US at Ryder. He was charismatic, smart, genuine and warm, and I miss him. Condolences to the Rechtien family.

Jerry Turnauer

February 17, 2015

Dear Joyce, I was shocked & saddened this evening when I learned of Dick's passing.
Dick was the only Ryder executive that I have always held warm memories of & always was happy to see whenever our paths crossed many years after we first meet in the 1970s when he was a Ryder VP & I was the Ford National account Manager assigned to Ryder. Dick was always warm , humorous & completely ethical in business. I truly regret not scheduling a lunch date with him in Ft Lauderdale as we'd talked about each time we'd happen to meet. Please know that Rick was the most admired & highly respected by all us truck reps calling on Ryder. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. My sincere deepest condolences to you and the family.

February 2, 2015

Mrs. Rechtien, Mark, Pam and Amy,
I first met all of you when my family moved in next door more than 40 years ago. I am so sad to hear the news of Mr. Rechien's passing. Whenever I saw him, he always had a kind smile and greeting. I am so sorry for you all,
-Leah Mosk-

Mona Paradis

January 30, 2015

John and I were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.

Barbara and Tim Thomas

January 30, 2015

To the Rechtien family - it has been a pleasure and an honor to know Dick over the pas 30+ years. We always enjoyed time spent with him and Joyce - Thanksgiving dinners, Easter, dinners out, parties and football games. He was an example to all of us on how true success is not defined solely by a successful business but in how he treated his family and friends. A shining example for all to follow. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 29, 2015

Dick was a great guy in my book. Always a pro yet a good person. My condolences to the family.

Roger Hanson former International dealer in Buffalo

Denise Dorazio-employee

January 29, 2015

Mr. Rechtien left a legacy and he will be missed by all who had the honor to work beside him. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with the families.

January 29, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Rechtien family.Thoughts & Prayers with you.
Tina Davila.

Jerry Willis

January 29, 2015

The world has lost a great man. He will be missed by many. The Rechtien family is in my prayers.

January 28, 2015

Joyce, so sad to hear of Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John & Renata Pfennig

January 28, 2015

Joyce

I am so sorry to hear about Dick. God Bless you and your whole family at this time of of sorrow"He was a great person and leader.

Karol Schneider

Michael Cline

January 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy go out to you Joyce and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
A wonderful man will be truly missed by all.

Michael Cline

January 28, 2015

Diane Sayers

January 28, 2015

Aunt Joyce, I just heard of what happened and was shocked and sad. I am so very sorry please tell Pam,Amy,and Mark we are thinking and praying for the family. I will always have the memories of comming to visit and the ducks chasing me. Wish we could be there for you all he was a wonderful man and uncle. He is with his mother,father,sister's and son now. Again so sorry for your loss sending prayers.

JACK SLUPECKI

January 28, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dick was great man and will be missed but not forgotten.

January 28, 2015

Our condolences to you and your family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Pat and Jeff Benson

Christine Hall Menkin

January 28, 2015

Dear Mrs. Rechtien and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My parents (Grace and Marshall Hall) have always held you both is such high regard. They are heartbroken. I pray that you and your family find strength in each other during this difficult time.

January 28, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one, Dottie Johnson

John Hosmer

January 28, 2015

Joyce, Judy and I are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Dick was a good man and we will always remember him. John and Judy Hosmer

January 28, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless and your family during this very difficult time. May all your beautiful memories comfort you as they will they will be with you forever in your hearts.
Karen & Kevin Dunn

Jan Young

January 28, 2015

Aunt Joyce, Pam, Amy, Mark - I have no words to express our sadness and shock at the news. The whole family was just talking about what a great time we had and how generous you both were to host us a few years ago. I have nothing but great memories of Uncle Dick while growing up. I can't imagine what you are all feeling. I wish I could get there to be with you. Know that you are all in our prayers.

Pam Thomas

January 28, 2015

To my wonderful father. You will be greatly missed. Love you always.

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