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Richard Bressler Obituary

January 23, 1934 - August 14, 2025 Richard was born in Elkhart, Indiana to Richard H. Bressler and Maude "Peggy" Mast. Raised in Elkhart, he relocated, with his family, to Northern California in 1968. In 1976 Richard accepted a position with Glendale Federal Savings and for the next 22 years he enjoyed a rewarding and successful career. Retirement afforded more time for international travel, visits with his seven daughters, continuing to enjoy the remarkable restaurants and theatres of LA, UCLA sports and volunteer opportunities.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marilyn Kretschmer Bressler and seven daughters; Susan (Paul) Nakae, Peggy (Dirk) Peters, Diane (Mark) Orsini, Christine (Larry) Wertz, Mary Bressler Scotti, Karen (Doug) Fairless and Jennifer (Eric) Bohm, fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.
Richard's Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Walnut Creek, California on Thursday, September 4, at 10:00 am. A reception to follow in the Mullen Commons.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24, 2025.

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