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Richard Hempfling Obituary
He was born in Butler on Sept. 8, 1950, to the late Paul and Dorothy (Hutchinson) Hempfling.
Richard graduated from Slippery Rock Area High School and was employed at Pullman Standard and then United Refining, where he retired as a manager. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Steelers, and spending time with his grandchildren. Richard was active in his church and taught Sunday school and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, and he was a member of the men's club.
Richard was the beloved husband of the late Kimberly Ann (Shea) Hempfling, since their marriage on Nov. 14, 1975; father of Richard (Athena) Hempfling Jr., Tara (Adam) Blose, Ashley (Chad) Young and Tyler (Tiffany) Hempfling; brother of Ed, Rob, Becky and Darlene; grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and great-grandfather of one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson on the way.
Along with his parents and wife, Richard was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law.
HEMPFLING - Family and friends of Richard Hempfling, who died Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Faustina Parish, St. Christopher at the Lake Catholic Church, 232 N. Franklin St, Prospect. Burial will be held at Greenlawn.
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davileen swank
October 14, 2024
Rick, you were always a member of our family. Charles would and I do remember you with love. Deepest condolences to your family.
davileen swank
Debi Sacco
October 8, 2024
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.He was such a kind man.He will be missed.May God grant peace to all.
Tom & Gayle Blackwood
October 8, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.So sorry for your loss.
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