Richard-SAXER-Obituary

Richard SAXER

Springboro, Ohio

Aug 31, 1928 – Oct 18, 2016

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August 31, 1928
DIED
October 18, 2016
LOCATION
Springboro, Ohio

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SAXERLt. General Richard USAF (Retired) Lieutenant General Saxer, USAF (Ret.), of Springboro, Ohio, died on October 18, 2016. He was 88 years old. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 31, 1928. Dick graduated from Toledo DeVilbiss High School and attended Bowling Green State University prior to...

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I knew Richard Saxer when he commanded the Air Force Material Laboratory. We established a $500 million program to harden critical US satellite against directed energy weapons. A brilliant leader with great forsight. Lt. Col Marion Schneider Albuquerque NM

Keep memories of the good times close at hand, Marilyn. Hugs from Dick

Dick and I played croquet together as children at Lakeside. When we purchased a home on Lake Street in Marblehead, I went down to see him. Told him I was out of the past and had come to haunt him. He called me by name and invited me in to meet his dear wife. We talked about the people we had known as children in Lakeside. He loved being where he could see the lake and could walk into Lakeside. I now live at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield - moved here from Columbus, and heard that...

Prayers and condolence to the Saxer family for your loss.

Marilyn, sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember fondly time spent working with and for General Saxer and his kindness to me. Dick Danhof

Dear Saxer family,my sincere condolences to all of you during this very sad time. may you have peace and find comfort in the the god of all comfort.

Marilyn, Joyce and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We have so many shared memories of the times we served together with you and Dick. Dick will be remembered as one of the "good guys."

Our love and prayers, Joyce and Dick