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Richard Baade Obituary

RICHARD W. BAADE, 88, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the owner of Baade's Flowers for 36 years, retiring in 1971 and a member of Friars Club. Survivors include sons, Frank D. Baade of Angola and William "Billy" Baade of Fort Wayne; daughter, Jeanne (Robert) Dietrich of Fort Wayne; and two granddaughters, Lindsay (Brandon) Wolf and Nikki (Ryan) Shafer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (DeHaven) Baade; two brothers, Rorbert and A. Eugene Baade. Service is 11 a.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. The Rev. Aaron Blankenhorn officiating. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to donor's choice.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 26, 2006.

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linda patrick

September 28, 2006

Bill,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dick was a wonderful man, floral designer and whatever he did he did well. I'll always have fond memories of him and I know he is home at last with Phid. My sympathies to you and your family.

September 27, 2006

bill, I'm so sorry about your loss. your dad was a great guy,he always made me laugh. if ever you need anything give us a call..love ya, sheila and mike

Jim Yankosky

September 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Jim & Karen (Bertram) Yankosky
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Douglas Dasher

September 26, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Randy Kline

September 26, 2006

Billy,
My thoughts are with you. Am so sorry about the loss of your father. If you need anything please let me know.

Charles VanCamp

September 26, 2006

Sorry for the loss of your Dad.

Andrea Selzer

September 26, 2006

Bill & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May the Lord show you peace during this time.
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Ellen Cavacini

September 26, 2006

Dear Jeanne,Bob, Lindsay & Nicki: We are saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you. Cary and Ellen

Jerry & Linda Zirkle

September 26, 2006

Frank and family,
We are sorry to read about the death of your father. Our thouoghts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Jerry, Linda, Greg and Mechalle Zirkle

VICTOR HOCOG ALDAN & FAMILY

September 26, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Michael Green

September 26, 2006

Billy and family:
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and I always thought he was and always will be a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. If there is anything that I can do please let me know.

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