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Richard Raffles Obituary
Richard Raffles, 86, passed peacefully on June 1. He was loving husband of Rachel and the late Margaret; father of Mark (Cathy) and Scott (Vicky); grandfather of John and Andrea; and devoted step-father to the Towner family. Richard had a gentle and loving nature, felt by all who were blessed to know him. After serving in Army Signal Intelligence in the China-Burma-India Theatre during WWII, he had a successful career in the publishing business. He was a devoted church member, and lifetime resident of Chicago and the North Shore. Services will be private. Contributions in his memory to Principia College, 13201 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO 63131 are much appreciated.
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Sheryl Kahn
August 21, 2009
Rachel,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I was your neighbor in Sandburg Village at the time you first met, and remember what a wonderful person he was. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sheryl Kahn
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Matthew Keller
June 13, 2009
God's love is ever with you. It was truly an honor and pleasure to know Dick and I'm sorry I had not known of his passing sooner. Christ is Life everylasting.
Matthew J. Keller Jr.
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