Richard E. Texler

In as much as Dick was not a regular name you heard in our esteemed photography community, he was a big part of it. For the entire length of my career, starting in 1986, Dick was the go-to guy for fixing Speed-O-Tron, Norman and other early American made strobe lighting equipment. I cannot count the times Dick bailed me out by fixing a head or pack in a rush, or the couple times he gave me a 'loaner' while he fixed mine. Always a consummate professional, with his ever present unlit pipe in...

Mary Anne Your amazing spirits helped shape my childhood. Both my brother Neil and myself enjoyed every single minute with you. We looked forward to every vacation or trip that mom and dad planned. Dick and yourself made us feel so included. Like we were your own children. You always brought us a special gift. I cannot go on enough about how much you and Dick influenced us. I´m so fortunate that my parents met you in Hawaii inn1972. We were so young. And as we grew up we remained...

Uncle Dick, You will always be in our thoughts. Love, Suzy, Ray, Becca & Brendan

Our sincerest sympathy, Mary Ann. Love, hugs and prayers, MHHS Class of 1960

Thinking of you in this time of sadness. So many fond memories of Dick at the lake and Florida. Sending hugs and prayers, you´re in our thoughts. Tom and Sue

So sorry for your loss Mary Ann. Many fond memories over 30+ years. Boating trips, condo, garage, pool and deck parties.

Mary Ann, sorry for your loss. Dick & you had many good memories with your boating friends around your condo.

My condolences. Dick was my NASA supervisor.