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Richard Babler Obituary
Passed away on August 24, 2006. He was born in Minnesota and relocated to Springfield, VA in 1964. Dick proudly and faithfully served his country for over 41 years, both as a commissioned officer in the Navy during and after WWII and then as a civil servant with the Dept. of Defense. After his retirement, Dick became and remained actively involved with the American Legion Post #176 and Springfield Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. To his family and friends, he was known as a man of few words who was caring, giving and outgoing. Dick was intensely passionate and committed to both his family and his country; and his loss will be felt by many in the Springfield community. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Hazel Babler; his daughters, Evelyn Reneer of Alexandria, VA and Sandra Byrd of Chesapeake, VA; his granddaughter, Victoria Byrd; and his favority puppy, Brandy Reneer. Family will receive friends Saturday, September 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at DEMAINE SPRINGFIELD-ANNANDALE FUNERAL CHAPEL, Backlick & Edsall Rds., Springfield, VA. Inurnment, Wednesday, Septemer 27, 2006 at Arlington National Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dick's may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Babler
Nancy Ann Baka
September 17, 2006
To the Babler Family:
I met Richard several years ago at the Lee Rec Center, arthritis water
exercise class. I enjoyed talking to him. Richard always had a funny
story or joke. He had a knack for making people laugh. He always talked
about his loving family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Coleen Austin
September 2, 2006
Hazel, Evelyn, and Sandra,
Dick always made me feel welcome and as part of the group at the Legions' dinners. I also enjoyed being part of his bingo team. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Steven Griffin
September 1, 2006
Hazel, Evelyn and Sandra
I am sorry for your loss in the passing of Dick. While I only met him once for dinner, I enjoyed his stories of my mother and father in law, (Daisy and Herb) both of whom passed prior to me meeting Mary Beth. I sincerely feel my life was greatly enriched having had the opportunity to meet him and enjoy this one dinner with Dick and Hazel. Thank you so much for this memorable evening while we were in town. My prayers are with you and your family.
Steven Griffin
PERs Rose & Tom Thiebaut
August 31, 2006
To The Babler Family:
Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge #2188 sends its condolences to the Babler family, especially Hazel, for the loss of our member, Richard. "We shall meet, but we will miss him. There will be the vacant chair, but though we no more possess him, still our hearts his memory bear. But awhile ago we gathered,friendship beaming in each eye. Now the golden cord is severed. He has passed to realms on high." May God Speed!
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Mary Griffin (Constant
August 30, 2006
Dear Hazel,Evelyn and Sandra,
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and father. You must know what Dick meant to our family. My father thought of him as a brother. He was Daisy's favorite bartender.
Bless you all, and please do not hesitate to let us know if we can be there for you in anyway. I am so glad that Steve was able to meet Dick.
Love,
Steve and Mary Beth Griffin
Kathie Bridges
August 28, 2006
To the Babler family I send my most sincere condolences upon the death of your father and husband.
Cathy Hudock
August 28, 2006
Mrs Babler, Evelyn, and Sandra...
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Mr Babler was a wonderful man and neighbor to many who still live in Springfield, VA. He will be missed by many. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and may the support and love from your friends and family provide you all comfort during this most difficult time.
With my deepest sympathies....
Cathy Hudock
Jim Burke
August 27, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies at your sad loss. Mr. Babler raised a wonderful family and I have been a friend to Evelyn for many years. We actually met briefly, while I was in DC on the Joint Staff. EJ insisted that we meet. He was a great man, a loving father and husband...and a Patriot.
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