Richard-Gottmeier-Obituary

Richard Gottmeier

Sandy Hook, Connecticut

1949 - 2015

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Sandy Hook, Connecticut
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Gottmeier, Richard P.Richard Peter Gottmeier, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2015 at his residence in Sandy Hook. Richard was born September 21, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Walentyna (Schossler) Gottmeier and Richard Charles Gottmeier and granddaughter...

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I had worked with Peter at GF Office Furniture in East Hartford and became the district manager for CT while Peter worked in NYC. I dearly hold many memories of Peter and I working together. He was totally unique with his broad smile and hearty laugh. He had an ability to charm customers away from their furniture problems. When we travelled together, all Peter wanted to know was "who do we have to see" and "where are we taking them to lunch?"
It was my enduring pleasure to work with...

Papa will always remain in my heart. He was a kind and jolly man, who I was always so very happy to see. When we would come and visit in the summers, I would love to hear his stories (the stories about my dad that my dad won't tell himself). Pa pa was always laughing and smiling and cared sincerely about everyone. He will forever be Pa pa, my grandfather.

To me, Pa pa will always be smiling. He will always have a grin stretched far across his face with light wrinkles forming at the corner of his eyes. That's the way I've always seen him--happy. He used to take us to the carnival and to the dairy farm. He enjoyed it as much as us. He let us ride his tractor and let us help him cook dinner on the grill. I remember how he used take us to ride in his Jeep and how Will, Omi, and I would go drive around town with the top down and the wind in our...

Dear Holly,
I could not believe that Richard had passed away. I know that your family is so supportive of one another, and will ease each other during this dark and sad time. Eventually things will get better for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda and I miss you.

PaPa will forever remain in our memory. Even though we never lived close, PaPa had a presence and will still continue after his passing. For instance, every time I get into my car,it will be a reminder of PaPa's obsession with
a clean car. I remember the time he came to visit. His visit was almost over and I was so relieved he didn't see the inside of my car. Well that all changed when he asked for something and it was in the back of my car. While he proceeded to follow me out to the...

I will always remember the times Papa would let me ride on the lawn mower with him while cutting the grass. Then he would take me and my sister in his jeep to the ice cream store, on a dairy farm . I will miss him, and never forget all the times we spent together.

-Will Gottmeier

Holly and Family,

Words alone can not express my heart felt loss over Peter's passing. He was the consumate father, grandfather, husband and friend. I was one of the lucky ones; I got to work with Pete for over 30 years, first with GF then Miller and then OFI. Peter was a leader and the best one I know. He was also a strong customer advocate and was always fair and just. Many respect him, admire him and love him and no one will ever forget his infectious booming laugh. It was an honor...

Dear Holly and Family- We were so saddened to learn of Richard's passing.
Yoyu have our deepest condolences. He was truly a very special man and I will always remember him. Our prayers are with you. Pam and Ed Odice (Magic Machine Newtown)

My wife and I worked with Peter many years ago as he started his career in office furniture at GF Office Furniture. We remember him as a kind and caring person. We offer our prayers and the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to Peter and his family .