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Richard Gruendyke Obituary

GRUENDYKE, RICHARD L. 68, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, February 15, 2007, surrounded by his family. Dick had been a resident of Riverside for over 30 years. Dick proudly served his country as a member of the USAF achieving the rank of Major. In addition, Dick worked for the Department of the Treasury and in retirement was employed by Federated Department Stores. He received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Arizona and his Masters Degree from Pepperdine University. Dick loved life, traveling with his wife of over 40 years, Mary Ellen, and being with family and close friends. Dick will be deeply missed by his family which includes his wife, Mary Ellen, his daughter Lisa and her husband Jack, and his son Douglas and his wife Heather. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Paige, Isabella, Kacey, Jordan,and Natalie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3 at 11:00 am at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina, Riverside. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or All Saints Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Preston and Simons Mortuary Directors (951) 683-7410

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Feb. 27, 2007.

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Victoria and Caron Matlock

March 3, 2007

---To The Sliver Fox---
---And The Wife He So Loved---
your love was a love like no other for it was written among the stars two souls collide and glided into one creating pair of a life time no other love would or could ever match the love the silver fox and the woman he would call the love of his life a woman who fit him like a glove a pair that was unbrakable, to see this love was only but a glips of the magic the two love birds had for they were truly one of a kind a love u wish everyone had for there love was one of grace and grandure a love for all the ages I saw the love in there eyes when they would talk about the other eyes would light up and smile and that will never be forgotten i'll never forget the leather coat over the sweater and the sliver hair as he walked in to macys that day with he bride on his arm for he was truly one hip cat so to u sliver fox i say good night may u rest in peace my dear friend and the the lady sliver fox i say that one day you see your sliver fox agen and all those who are in heaven will see one truly great pair and say wow there's the sliver for and his foxey lady so to u i say he was love and still is and i will never for get the sliver fox

Jerry and Marilyn Diddy

February 27, 2007

Mary Ellen and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Although Dick is no longer on this earth, his spirit is always with you and everyone he loves. Take comfort in knowing you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
With deepest sympathy.

Brad Robertson

February 27, 2007

Iam very for your loss.

Kati (Fair) Powell

February 27, 2007

I am truly sorry on the passing of Mr. Gruendyke. I knew the family when I was in Job's Daughters many, many years ago. Again, prayers and thoughts are with the family in this hard time of life. May God bless you today and always.

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