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Richard MIDDENDORF Obituary
MIDDENDORF
Richard J. Middendorf, age 85, born, July 5, 1928. Formerly of Montfort Heights, OH, "Dick" died on September 22, 2013 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY.
Loving Father of cherished children, Rick (Amy) and Tammy Koehne (Joe) and proud Grandfather of Tre, Emily, and Jade Middendorf and Jim, Madalyn, David, Andrea, and Carol Koehne. His dear sister, Sister Ann Middendorf, OSB, sisters-in-law, Marian Middendorf, DE, Mary "Jeanne" Maloney Raispis, as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive Dick.
Dick is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita A. (Maloney) Middendorf, his parents, William A. and Mary E. (Brueggen) Middendorf, his brother William B. Middendorf and sisters, Dorothy T. Miller and Sister Mary Middendorf, OLVM.
Dick was a 1942 graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, Fort Mitchell. He graduated from St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, 1946 and Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1950. Dick then went on to Seminary, Theology and Novitiate over the next decade.
He attended Milford Seminary in Milford, OH and earned a Masters degree in Chemistry from Catholic University, Washington D.C. Dick was ordained a Jesuit priest in 1960 and was active in the priesthood for thirteen years. At various points during his active priesthood, Dick taught Chemistry at both the high school and college levels and was principal at Brebeuf High School, Indianapolis. Dick taught Chemistry at LaSalle High School, Montfort, OH for seventeen years.
Dick had a deep compassion for the poor and was dedicated to serving them. During his retirement years Dick taught computer skills and life skills at the Lower Price Hill Community Center and he was very involved in Call to Action and Peace & Justice (Archdiocese Cincinnati) organizations.
Dick was a Benedictine Oblate at St. Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills, KY. He was an active member of the Social Jokers since high school. Dick Loved everyone he met! He was concerned that each individual person would know they are loved. Dick was outgoing and sure to remember your name.
Family and many many friends will sadly miss him.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8pm at La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 10:30 am at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247. Burial St. Mary Cemetery Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright, KY are handling the arrangements (859) 341-7800.
Online condolences www.middendorf-funeralhome.com Memorials are suggested to : The Richard J. Middendorf Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247.
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Emma Middendorf
November 15, 2017
Love u grandpa huges and kisses and all the Middendorf love and wish u would still be here today love huges and kisses.
david mazzella
October 1, 2013
Such a wonderful teacher and a good man. May he rest in peace.
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Dave Mazzella (91) and family
Danielle W
September 30, 2013
Dick was an amazing man that touched my heart with his kindness and dedication. He was full of life and always had a positive attitude about things. I think about him often and I thank God that he brought such an amazing person in my life. He is now reunited with his beautiful wife Rita and their memory will live on through all that he touched with his kind words and wonderful laugh!
Greg Steinmetz '85
September 26, 2013
Dick Middendorf was a wonderful teacher who had great passion for his subject - Chemistry - and for teaching his students. He made a tremendous difference in so many students' lives. His memory lives on through them. It was a privilege to have him as a teacher.
September 26, 2013
Dick was so active in so many social justice movements - and never afraid to speak out. His compassion was obviously routed in his faith. I admired him all the more when he continued these activities even as age and health problems took their toll on him. My sympathies to his children and all his family.
Connie Carroll Widmer
Ric Aielli
September 25, 2013
I was just thinking about him the other day. It was Monday at St. Ignatius's 7:00 am Mass. A thought came to me that he had passed but I thought it probably happened awhile ago. Very surprised to hear it was just last Sunday. I used to see Dick at the 7:00 am Mass at St. Ignatius. He is a very nice man, may his reward be great!
Michael Rolfes
September 25, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the whole family. He was a great man.
La Salle 1988
Jeff Hartman
September 25, 2013
I remember Mr. Middendorf as a very kind, and spiritual man. My condolences to his family.
La Salle High School
September 25, 2013
The entire La Salle Community is praying for the Middendorf family as they go through this difficult time. May you Rest in Peace Dick. You were a wonderful inspiration to many students during your time at La Salle!
Fr. Jim Creighton, S.J.
September 24, 2013
Dick was a very generous and kind man who was ready to help me and many others on many occasions. I will miss him.--Fr. Jim Creighton, S.J.
Joan Middendorf
September 24, 2013
When I visited Uncle Dick in January '13, he introduced me to every person who entered the door to Villa Madonna (we sat in a lobby) and told me their stories. I vowed to try to be more like him.
September 24, 2013
Very kind man who wanted justice for everyone... kindness is all I can say about him.
September 24, 2013
we will remember you at our mass at the monastery. may you rest in peace. pat Scott / Martha arlinghaus
Sherrie Heyse
September 24, 2013
Dick was always a smiling face to the community. A strong worker for social justice issues. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
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