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Richard Baumler Obituary
He was born in the Bronx, New York. He grew up in New York City and graduated from the New York Maritime College as a Marine Engineer. He then served in the United States Navy on board the USS Joyce before returning to civilian life as an engineer with the Newport News Shipyard. This led to a long career of building ships around the world, including the St. Johns Shipyard in Canada, Sealand in New Jersey, the Tampa Shipyard in Florida, and the National Steel and Shipbuilding in San Diego, CA. Subsequently, he became a consultant for World City Corporation for the design of a cruise ship.
Richard and Joan loved to travel and had many adventures around the world in their 67-year marriage. Richard loved golf and woodworking, and was always available, and able, for any house or yard projects that needed to be done. He was a founding member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Newport News, VA.
He will be greatly missed by his children, Richard Baumler, Jr. (Mary Jo), Linda Baumler, and Susan Clark (Steve); four grandchildren: Steven Clark (Samantha), Travis Clark (Katie), Jill Kleine (Rick), and Anne Thuma (Robert); seven great-grandchildren and his two companions, Nan and Debbie.
There will be a private family celebration. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard's memory to the Virginia Living Museum or any charity of choice. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles & Donna Wittkopp
October 30, 2023
Dear Sue & Steve and family: We offer our condolances to you. Your dad was a wonderful soul.
Meg Dean
October 27, 2023
To Rick and Mary Jo,
I´m very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for you as you remember him.
CANDACE H. WHITLEY
October 24, 2023
Linda,I'm so sorry about your dad. He sounds like a wonderful person as well as a great dad.
May your family and memories give you comfort.
Candy Whitley
Jay Dunn
October 22, 2023
Worked with Dick at NNS. He was a great asset to the Shipyard and treated people with respect and humility.
Linda Jacot
October 22, 2023
Love and prayers to you xxoo
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