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Richard Dexter Obituary
Mahwah - Richard C. "Dick" Dexter, 91, of Mahwah, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 after a long and arduous illness at the Paramus Veterans Home in the hands of his loving wife, Brenda Baer Dexter and daughter, Robin Lea Dexter-Meyer. Loving son to the late mother, Gertrude May Dexter and late father, Cedric Dexter. Devoted and loving father of both Robin Dexter-Meyer and husband Andreas Meyer of Clark, NJ, and Heather Ann Dexter of Seattle, Washington. Step Father to Gregory K. Van Dyke of Sebastian, Florida, Barry Van Dyke and wife Mary (Laurice) of Vernon, NJ, and Valerie Dawn Van Dyke Moore and husband John Moore of Vero Beach, Florida. Step grandfather to Mandy Grace Moore Cardin and husband, James Cardin of Vero Beach, Jacob John Moore of Vero Beach, FL, Brian Jacob Van Dyke, Vernon, NJ, William Andrew Van Dyke, Vernon, NJ and the late Andrew Barry Van Dyke, Vernon, NJ. Brother to Darlene Lundstrom and husband Robert Lundstrom of WestLake Village, California.
Richard attended the University of Idaho and ran track there. Richard served in the Navy during the second world war and later during the Korean War as a Communications Specialist at the age of 17. He attended the University of Washington for a year, was called out of college to go to Japan for a years duty, then went back to the University of Washington to complete his degree in electrical engineering. There he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked for Western Union for 34 years. He served in California, then being transferred to Western Union, Mahwah, NJ, and Upper Saddle River, Ramsey, NJ, he was promoted to Director, Network Operations. He became President of the Western Union Retirement Association and was dedicated to his tenure. He served many different positions in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Ramsey, NJ. His church was his paramount love and attended faithfully. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed many an hour square dancing, attending dances not only within the state of New Jersey but throughout the country.
A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 10:30am at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Ramsey, NJ. at the direction of Pastor Michael C. Linderman, Ph.D. Inurnment will follow at Redeemer Cemetery, Mahwah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's name to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Manke Memorial. Please visit Dick's Tribute page at www.mankememorial.com
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SHELLEY HEALY
March 7, 2019
Richard, Dick, he was a man who always used his manners when answering the telephone before getting Brenda, but he also was a true gentleman when ever he came to the lodge, To everybody in both families please--remember the memories that you had with Richard, Dick. Dexter. SHELLEY HEALY my-- zipcode is 07006.
Teresa Farren and Jim Roberts
March 6, 2019
We are so sorry, Brenda and family, for Dick's passing, but what a loved and devoted man ... he is certainly in God's hands and God's company. Dick was more of uncle to me and my family, since he was one of the "three amigos" of Dick, my father Ray Farren, and my uncle Clarence Engkraf. These three guys, let me tell ya, they were the most kind, most honest, most loving men that ever could be! They were childhood buddies, riding their bikes, going to school and fishing in the afternoons, hanging together as three "Fonzies" with hearts of gold. Okay, maybe Dick, Ray and Clarence were a bit of gang, but the worst tricks they ever did were to grease the tracks and hide while the streetcar couldn't make it up them! (only once!) They were truly good men, together they graduated 6 months early from high school and signed up for the military ... Dick and Ray to the Navy and Clarence to the Airforce. They never lost touch with each other throughout their lives. Brenda, you are the shining sunshine that made Dick's life glow ... pure happiness you were to him, a great love. To you we send our understanding and sorrow, to his beautiful daughters and his loving stepchildren we send our heartfelt prayers. The first thoughts we had, were that Dick and Ray and Clarence are fishing together in heaven. I think that's the neighborhood God will keep them in. We are so glad Dick was part of our circle of life, may God Bless you and comfort you.
John Greggs
March 6, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 6, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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Larry Johnston
March 6, 2019
So sorry to see this. We were previous neighbors of
Dick and his wife on Wanamaker Ave. I also knew him at Western Union.
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