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Richard Gladding Obituary

Dr. Richard M. Gladding, 78, beloved husband of Ryta; loving father of Richard (Donna) Gladding, Jr., Lloyd (Lucy) Gladding, Barbara (Ken) Groover and Kimberly (Jack) Moss; dear grandfather of James, Melanie, Kevin, Kirsten, Elisabeth, Pierce, Logan, Danielle and Kelsey. 1947 graduate of the Naval Academy and later from the U. of Pennsylvania Medical School. Retired from his private medical practice in Lehighton, PA and upon moving to this area traded commodities at the Chicago Board of Trade. Also was an avid horseback rider and golfer. Services will be private for his family. Memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation appreciated. Info: Burnett-Dane Funeral Home. 847-362-3009.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 4, 2003.

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Charles & Susan Zellner

December 5, 2003

Our prayers and condolences are for the Gladding family in their loss. We thank you all for many memories which live on in this home in Lehighton...Thanks.

God Bless,

The Zellner Family



Ps. We won't stuff the Christmas tree into the fireplace.

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