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Greg DeLong
December 27, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and I extend to you my deepest condolences. Dick was my cousin; I am Susie Frutig’s brother. It’s been a number of years since I last saw Dick. I drove over to your house to pick up my sister Sandy when she was stranded by a snowstorm. I believe my parents named be Gregory after Dick’s father Link.
Susie DeLong Frutig
December 26, 2007
Dear Helen,
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's death. I wish I had gotten to know him, you and your girls better. I remember him as this tall, good-looking young man in high school (I was in grade school, and was very impressed by him!) who was very nice and polite to me.
I am one of Dick's cousins, Susie DeLong. My Dad was Foster, Uncle Link's, youngest brother. I found out about Dick from another cousin, Jim DeLong, in Springfield. His mother, Fianna DeLong, died on Christmas Day, and he called to tell us and said he had seen Dick's obituary in the paper. We were very saddened to hear about it.
Please know that you and your daughters are in our prayers. I left my work email address (I am church secretary for Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange) and I hope you or your girls email and we can get to know each other. Peace be with you.
Jerry Lewis
December 25, 2007
My sincere condolences.
Tony & Sherri Priem
December 20, 2007
Dear Helen, Although we have not known you very long, we consider it a privelege to have met and conversed with Dick and yourself. It was a pleasure spending time with him and we really enjoyed his views on numerous things. He had a very sweet and gentle spirit and we could tell he genuinely cared for our family. We pray that God's peace will surround you and your girls and give you strength to press on. Take care and God Bless you!
Donna Francis
December 20, 2007
Dear Helen,
I are so sorry to learn of Dick's passed. He was such a neat person and so nice.
It's a matter of time when you will be together to a better place
but you must stay strong because there's more still left for you in this world.
Dear friend, take care.
Donna Francis
Dennis Grady
December 18, 2007
Helen--I send my deepest condolences to you on Dick's passing. I think of him now, fifty-four years after our last encounter, with the fondest of memories.
I will inform Dick's Delt and OU friends.
I hope this finds you well.
Roger Dennis Grady (Dick's Ohio University/Delta Tau Delta roommate 1953)
Earl MacBlane
December 17, 2007
Mrs DeLong, I am so sorry to hear about Dick's passing this morning. He was a valued acquaintance of mine as it was always a pleasure to visit with him at the dealership and in fact, the first time I met him all we talked about were flowers instead of cars..It was something I'll never forget
Sharon Neibler Kuntz
December 15, 2007
Dear Helen: I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only knew Dick through you, it is clear he was a wonderful man. I am thankful for you that his final moments were spent with an angel in the form of a male nurse who sang hymns and carols to him. That is a beautiful way to leave this world and enter God's kingdom. Take care, Dear Friend.
George Postalakis
December 13, 2007
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the DeLong family. I was extremely saddened reading about the passing of Richard. I first met Richard back in the 80's when I was managing an auto service store. One conversation lead to another and we discovered that we both had a love for photography. Boy did I get lucky because he was so knowledgeable about photography and loved to share it with me. We would talk for long periods of time and eventually his car would be done. He gave me some very good points and ideas that I still use today in my photography business. Even after I left the store whenever I saw him we would start all over again and chatter about our most favorite subject. I surely enjoyed all the talks we had and I will always remember him not only for his knowledge of photography but for the friendship we shared. God Bless him and family.
Mary Hutson
December 11, 2007
Dear Helen,Deirde and Debris
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
I have such happy memories of Dick. His witty comments and the smiling gleam in his eye, will be sorely missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
With love,
Mary and Adrian. x
Thame, England.
David Hopper
December 10, 2007
Dear Helen
I am sorry for your loss and it is my loss that I never met Dick. I am sure he will be waiting at the rainbow bridge.
Jayne Moore
December 8, 2007
Helen, Deb and Dedre
I have many fond memories of my family spending time with yours as you all know, both in the USA and the UK.
I remember Dick mainly as a quietly spoken and gentle man that always had a stash of sweets that he was willing to share when I was a kid.
When I was younger he reminded me a bit of an america movie star from Clarke Gables generation; I am not sure why but I think it was the check trousers, smart jackets and the posh red car.
See you all soon
Jayne xxx
Louise Bishop
December 8, 2007
My husband, Al Bishop, was very fond of Dick. Al was Dept chair of I. E. for about 8 years, and we saw Dick at events where he was taking pictures. Always pleasant, nice to know. He even took special pictures for us, and gave us copies. My sincere sympathy to you on your loss.
James Keefer
December 7, 2007
Jim Keefer
Richard and Monique Lackey
December 7, 2007
Helen, although our acquaintance with Dick was brief, we enjoyed the fellowship with him very much during those bonfire parties. We're sadden by his passing and will miss Dick. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendi Clark Stevenson
December 7, 2007
Debra, Helen, & Dierdre,
I am sorry to here of your loss. Please know Debra that I think of you often and my prayers are with all of you.
My deepest sympathies,
Wendi Clark Stevenson
Greg & Mona Zielke
December 7, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre and Debra,
We are very sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful man and will be missed by all but especially by you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Robbie Brandstatter
December 6, 2007
Dearest Helen.. We are so sorry to learn of Dick's death. Pleaes know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you, Robbie and Jim.
Bob and Linda Scholl
December 6, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre and Debra,
We are very sorry for the loss of your huband and father. He was such a wonderful people person who with great knowledge. He will be missed by many but especially by you and the girls.
God Bless You and You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Bob and Linda Scholl
Albert Jester
December 6, 2007
Helen: With deepest sympathy and condolence. Words cannot fully express my sadness for you and your family.
Bob and Linda Scholl
December 6, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre and Debra,
We are so very sorry to hear about Dick. He was such a special people person with many talents. He will be missed by many but especially by you and the girls.
God Bless All Of You! Our thoughts and Prayers are with You!
Bob and Linda Scholl
Linda Scholl
December 6, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre and Debra,
We are very sorry about Dick. He was such a special people person with so many talents. He will be missed by many people and especially by you and the girls. God Bless All of You!
Bob and Linda Scholl
Robert Scholl
December 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Dick will be greatly missed.
Love,
Bob & Becky Scholl
Jeanette Scholl
December 6, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre, Debra
I am so sorry for your loss, but keep in mind he is at peace and watching over all of you. He had such a beautiful life and I am sure you all have lots of beautiful memories. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Love
Jeanette
Marc Conte
December 6, 2007
I knew Dick during his last few years as advisor of the student engineering magazine. I learned more from him about writing than I ever did in class. He was an exceptional mentor.
My deepest sympathies.
vicki sibley
December 6, 2007
Helen,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow. Dick will be greatly missed.
Vicki Sibley
Mary Ann Buchan
December 5, 2007
What a great picture of Dick and a lovely description of his life. Your family always was so friendly and kind, and please know that you all have been and continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch & Sharon Zielke
December 5, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre, Debra
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. The world was a better place because Dick was in it. What a beautiful life Dick had with all of you! It was a privilege to have known him.
Love
Butch & Sharon
Leah Lewis
December 5, 2007
Aunt Helen, Deirdre and Debra:
You have my sincere sympathy, as well as that of Mom, Dad and my family. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Jeff Cheek Jr
December 5, 2007
Helen, Omega and I will continue to pray for you and your family. We feel blessed to have met Dick and visited with you both in your beautiful, and loving home in Hilliard. You and Dick will have a special place in our hearts. Helen in Psalms 116 we hear the words "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints". You know how precious he was to you, knowing that he is precious to God, has to be an added comfort. May God forever bless you and your family.
Denise Kennedy
December 5, 2007
Helen, Deirdre & Deb -
I'm sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed the opportunity to get to know your husband and father. We had some great chats on the patio in Orlando and I'll always remember his teasing and especially his love of vegetables!!
It's always hard to say good-bye to a loved one, but the memories that you all made throughout the years will always be with you. May these bring you comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dale Elliott
December 5, 2007
I was very sorry to learn of your husband's death. He was a tremendously accomplished and interesting man and I wish I could have known him.
Martin Moore
December 5, 2007
Dick was a dear friend of the family for over 30 years. We will miss him. Our thoughts and love are with Helen, Deirdre and Debra.
Valerie Woodrow
December 5, 2007
Dear Helen,
We cannot know how you are feeling at this time but can only express our deepest sympathy for your loss, we have you and Dick in our thoughts and our prayers.
Val Colin
Ted Grindley
December 4, 2007
We have lost a cherished member of our Lakeside family. Our profound sorrow. Sincerely, Ted and Dee Grindley, Westerville and Lakeside.
Carol Gatrell
December 4, 2007
Helen, I am so sorry to hear of your husband Dick's death. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Carol (McWilliams) Gatrell
Sonnie Hughes
December 4, 2007
Helen,
You have my deepest sympathy in your loss of Dick. Although I didn't know him, he must have been a great man. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love, Sonnie Hughes
Joyce Belskie
December 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I knew Dick many years ago when he lived in Ironton. His interest then was photography, music, and the English language. We lost touch,and I am happy to learn he continued to pursue those interests and was successful following his rainbow. He was a kind soul.
Amy Zielke
December 4, 2007
Dear Helen, Deirdre and Debra,
Mom told me about Dick last week. I am so sorry. I was not aware of his love of music and also was surprised to learn that he was a church choir director. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.
Love,
Amy
Tom Pappas
December 4, 2007
My sympathies and condolences to the family. Dick and I played trumpet together in the Glouster High School band many years ago. Unfortunately, I lost tract of Dick after his family moved from Glouster. Dick and I spent many hours practicing trumpet together. Reading his obituary, I learned we were not that far apart. I wish we could have gotten together. Sorry that is no longer possible. Again, my deepest condolences.
Robert Weber
December 4, 2007
A remembered friend who touched my life
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family!
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