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Richard "Dick"
Of Grand Island. Age 86, passed away on January 30, 2026. Beloved husband of 61 years to Gale (Klocke) and devoted father of Gale Anne Podsiadlo (late Thomas), Teresa Hooper (late Michael), Richard Sander (Mary) and Eileen Klein (Mark). He is survived by 10 loving grandchildren. Dick served as a Trustee of St. Stephen RC Church for over 40 years. He was a member of the Buffalo Launch Club for 42 years, served as Commodore in 2000. He and his partner started RMF Business Forms in 1982. He loved his time boating on the Niagara River and the family cottage in Turkey Point Ontario. Calling hours at Kaiser Funeral Home 1950 Whitehaven Road Grand Island, February 12 & 13, 4–8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Stephen R.C. Church 2100 Baseline Road Grand Island on February 14 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gliding Stars of WNY, 1307 Military Rd, Buffalo NY 1421. Share condolences at kaiserfuneral.com.
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Bob and maryann kern
March 12, 2026
Dear Gale and family,our condolences to to in the passing of Dick! Maybe he rest in peaceprayers and hugs to you and your family
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