Eric David "Rick" Mahle

Eric David "Rick" Mahle

Eric Mahle Obituary

Published by Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2007.
Eric David "Rick" Mahle, 47, passed away unexpectedly after surgery on March 10, 2007, in Arlington, Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Darlene; their four-legged "boys" Dezal and Barney; his parents, Howard and Pat Mahle of Dumfries, Va.; father-in-law, Jim Semelsberger of Patton, Pa.; four sisters, Suzi (Grant) Angel of Dumfries, Va., Linda Percival of Occoquan, Va., Cindy (Jake) Krolik of Irvine, Calif., and Tish (Tom) Bowles of Purcellville, Va.; one brother, Clayton (Deb) Mahle of Fair Oaks, Calif.; and 21 nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Jody Herod, and his mother-in-law, Norbie Semelsberger. Rick graduated from Gar-Field High School in 1977. He was a superintendent for Glass Construction, overseeing multiple residential construction projects in Georgetown and northwest Washington, D.C., the culmination of a lifelong career as a builder and craftsman. Rick was a lifelong baseball player and fan. His softball career spanned more than 25 years. He was an original season ticket holder for the Washington Nationals. His passion and enthusiasm for having a baseball team back in the D.C area lead him to faithfully attend the first 100 home games. He and Darlene held their 25th wedding anniversary party at a Nat's game to keep his streak going. The Nats honored Rick by having him throw out the first pitch at the 100th home game last spring. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at Mountcastle Funeral Home located at 4143 Dale Blvd .in Dale City. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at the Dumfries United Methodist Church at 3890 Cameron St., in Dumfries. Burial will immediately follow at the Dumfries Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Rick's name to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Sign the guestbook at PotomacNews.com. ManassasJM.com

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March 23, 2007

Derek and Kelly Khlopin posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2007

Susan Hilton posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2007

Holly Dorsey Morello posted to the memorial.

Derek and Kelly Khlopin

March 23, 2007

Darlene,
We were just so saddened to hear of this news. You and your family have our deepest sympathies and have been in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish the loving memories forever!

Susan Hilton

March 17, 2007

Dear Suzi and family, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family as you suffer with aching hearts.

Holly Dorsey Morello

March 16, 2007

We are so very sad to hear about Rick's death. I know that he will be missed very much. Reading all these guest entries it is obvious that Rick touched the lives of many. I remember how much fun it was to go to Tish's cool big brother's baseball games and cheer him on with his wonderful wife Darlene. Rick and Darlene were so welcoming and nice to us. He was a good role model and definitely touched my life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Rick's family and friends.
Peace be with you…very sincerely,

Denise Giles

March 16, 2007

Darlene,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

John Banda

March 15, 2007

Darlene and Family, I had the pleasure to work with Rick for years at Glass Construction. He was a great person and will be missed. What I will always remember about him is that he never lost his temper and could always find a solution to a problem. Two great traits to have as a person. I m very sorry for your loss.

Henry Cuschieri

March 15, 2007

Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of Rick's untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Brookover Family

March 15, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

BILL&SANDY MURPHY

March 15, 2007

SUZI,
sorry to hear of your brother RICKS passing i knew RICK Through playing softball he wiil be missed by alot OF friends and family may god be with you at this time of sorrow

Gene and Robyn Davis

March 15, 2007

Darlene:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Nancy Tindall

March 15, 2007

Suzi and family - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Jeff McIntire

March 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

mitzi (artz) morrison

March 15, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy, Ricky you will be greatly missed by all of us who grew up in PWE ,we had some great memories. May god bless you and your family in this difficult time.

Hank Buchanan

March 15, 2007

Dear Darlene,

I'm very sorry to hear of Rick's sudden passing. My thoughts and sympathy are with you and yours.

Linda and Bill and Joe Pascarosa

March 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patsy (Artz) and Ron Emmons

March 15, 2007

To the Mahle family,

Please accept our Deepest Sympathy.

While growing up in PWE as kids, we shared a special bond and always looked out for one another. Later when we would get together for reunions and parties, the stories would start flowing and the laughter began.

During the softball days, we had the pleasure of getting to know Darlene. What a blast we had during those times.

Ricky will be greatly missed and I hope your faith, family, and friends will be of comfort to you. God Bless.

Natalie Tapia (Burnett)

March 15, 2007

Darlene, I am truly saddened by your loss and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

The Brawner's

March 15, 2007

May the Lord be with you and your
Family in this time of Sorrow!

Lester Leonard

March 14, 2007

Rich Mahle Family
My deepest sympathy to the family, I was fortunate to meet Rick through Softball as he played in many of my tournaments. A class player on and off the field and he will be missed greatly by all who played with him and against him. He was a true sportsman. May God bless the family and give you strength to get through this sad time.

Jimmy Artz

March 14, 2007

When my family moved to PWE in 1968 the first person I meet was Ricky.We became good friends and I was welcome into the family like I was one of their own kids.I stay in touch but not as much as I use to.Sometime the only time we would see each other was at a party or holidays.But Ricky allways had a story to retell from are younger days and we would laugh about it.I think that's what I will miss most is his laugh.PWE has lost a fine young man.GOD BLESS (GO NATS)

March 14, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Mahle family and we pray that the peace of the Lord will always be with you. Our thoughts are with you.Love Floyd and Evelyn Bowles

Shari Brown Overton

March 14, 2007

Linda and family,
Let your faith, family and friends comfort you. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Denise Reynolds (Childers)

March 14, 2007

To my "childhood" family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Ricky, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Take care,

Robbie Tucker Davis

March 14, 2007

I only knew Rick as a child, but I'll always remember him as a mischievous boy in the midst of the always active Mahle clan. Pat and Howard: my thoughts and prayers are with you. Suzi: both Bill and I send our love and our prayers for you and all of the family.

robin scott

March 14, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marla Troup

March 14, 2007

Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about Rick's passing.

Bisrat Bainesagn

March 14, 2007

Dear Darlene,
I was deeply saddened when I learned about the loss of your beloved husband, Rick.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mary & Mason Waters

March 14, 2007

Mason and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Hank Wieland

March 14, 2007

Dear Darlene...Please know that all of us at TIA and USTA and USITA who have known you and Rick share your loss and hope for the best for you and your family. Hank Wieland

Carolyn Bowens

March 14, 2007

Dear Darlene,
It is with deepest sympathy that I offer my condolences to you on the recent passing of your beloved husband and best friend, Rick. Please take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place without any pain of suffering. My heart is with you during this time of sorrow.

Tony Zarafshar

March 14, 2007

Dear Darlene
I am deeply sorry for your loss and hope that god bless you and your family in these hardest moments.

Joanne Ferguson

March 14, 2007

Darlene and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Peace, Love and Light~~Joanne(Dennison) Ferguson

Marci Barros

March 14, 2007

Dear Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you are comforted by the touch of the Lord's peace and love, knowing that although Ricky is no longer with you all, he is in the Presence of the Lord and reunited with his sister.

All my love
Marci

Florence Otieno

March 14, 2007

Darlene,
Accept my deepest, sincere, and heartfelt message of condolence for the untimely passing away of Rick. May God rest Rick's soul in eternal and everlasting peace.

Christina Sawyers

March 14, 2007

Dear Darlene,

I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family during this hardship. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason Leuck

March 14, 2007

Darlene and Family -

I am very sorry to hear of your loss and offer my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you.

Sharon and Bernie Grace

March 14, 2007

Darlene,
We're sorry we can't be there at this sad time, we're in Florida. But we raised our glasses last night in Rick's honor and our prayers are with you and his family.

Jeffrey West

March 14, 2007

Darleen,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts as you go through these tough times. I hope peace will be with you and your family.

Mary Lou Coffman

March 14, 2007

Darlene, You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know.

Linda (Sexton) and Rick Dunnigan

March 14, 2007

To the Entire Mahle Family,

Please accept our Deepest Sympathy.

The times Ricky and the rest of the PWE clan spent hanging out at "The Tree" to the more recent "ACC parties" span decades and the memories will continue to warm our hearts forever.

God Speed Ricky...

Theodore Bates

March 14, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of my old friend. PEACE & BLESSINGS to the family!!

DJ Jenkins

March 14, 2007

My prayers go out to you and your family. We are all saddened by Rick's passing.

Kathy Ryan

March 14, 2007

Darlene - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and Rick have always been and will remain one of my favorite couples. You and the family are in my thoughts and I'm here if you need anything at all.

Laurel (Land) Maffei

March 14, 2007

I'm very sad to hear of your loss.

mike outland

March 14, 2007

Darlene Mahle and Family. Im sorry I cannot be there at this time of great loss with Ricks passing but my prayers and thoughts are with you. I am grateful for the time spent with Rick and Darlene during our softball days which were and still are the best times of my life. With Deepest Sympathy Mike Outland (O)

Rick & Nina Craven

March 14, 2007

Linda & Family,
So very sorry for your loss.You're in our prayers and thoughts

Curt Swift

March 14, 2007

Rick was a great friend and teammate. We shared many a good time with him and Darlene over the 20 plus years we knew him. I'm sure God had his reasons for taking him from us, but we will surely miss him. Darlene, we will be there whenever you need us.
Love, Curt and Verna

Rick Outland

March 14, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers.

The Outland Family

Gary Lyons

March 14, 2007

Linda, my thoughts go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

"Dillabers" & "Youngbloods"

March 13, 2007

Our family will never forget the special friendship that Darlene and Rick shared with our sister Patty. They felt both like "family" and we appreciated their support during 9/11. Our thoughts and prayers are now with you, as you did for us. We love you and hope we can give you back the support.

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