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RICHARD TARNOW Obituary
RICHARD L. TARNOW, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at his home, Fort Wayne. He was born in LaPorte, he worked as a manager with Fruehauf and enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Surviving are his daughter, Karen M. Tarnow of Fort Wayne; son, Keith L. Tarnow of Fort Wayne; sister, Sherrie L. Marks of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling two hours prior to service. The Rev. Mark A. Neubacher officiating. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rob Binns
August 18, 2009
I always enjoyed talking to Dick. He had a great sense of humor and a smile that could light up any room. I will miss our visits.
August 17, 2009
To the Family:
May god bless you all
your in our prayers
Staff @ Bethlehem Woods
August 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Your father was best man in our wedding 58 years ago.
God bless both of you.
Paul and Patricia Gerke
506 Canal Way
Oldsmar, Florida
34677
Susie Amburgy
August 15, 2009
I'm so sorry for you loss Karen! Many hugs and much love to you! Aunt Sue
August 15, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you.
Ann Bolinger, Maria DeLaRosa, Adam and Aaron
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