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1952
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2025
Rich Dauer Obituary
Rich Dauer was a longtime second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, winning a World Series with the team in 1983 and securing a spot in the team's Hall of Fame.
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9 Entries
Dan and Mary Beth Brothers
February 21, 2025
Dear Chris and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It was a great privilege to get to know Rich and see how much he loved you, the girls, their husbands and his grandchildren. We are praying that God will flood your hearts with peace and wonderful memories of Rich. With much love,
Chuck Heil
February 12, 2025
My name is Chuck Heil and had the opportunity to be his teammate playing for the Orioles minor team. We referred to him as " Rook " as he just joined the Oriole organization after graduating from USC . He was an incredible ball player and teammate.
Cyndi Drye
February 8, 2025
Mrs. Dauer and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Rich´s passing. I have many great memories of Rich as a Baltmore Oriole. Rich will always be an Oriole and will live on in all of the hearts of Oriole fans. Thank you for sharing him with Oriole fans.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you. RIP Rich
Cyndi Drye
Mr.Jr.
February 8, 2025
My Condolences.
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Cathy Dunn. (Cleaver)
February 7, 2025
Chris and girls,
I´m so sorry for your loss. No matter how prepared we are it leaves a void. I´m keeping you and your girls in my prayers. My son Andy enjoyed so much his time at the Summer Camp baseball Training at Spirit Field. And I am so thankful for the help and attention Rich gave to Andy. Cathy Dunn
RB
February 7, 2025
An incredible player and a great part of the Orioles franchise, winning a World Series and being inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame. Sincere condolences to the Dauer family, may God be with you all to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
Lydia Lundberg Kelly
February 5, 2025
Dear Chris and Family,
Brian, our son Shane, and I are grieved to learn of the passing of your
beloved husband and father. We will always remember our wonderful times
together shared with you and Rich at your home and other events with the
Orioles. We will keep all of you in our prayers. May flights of angels sing
Rich to his rest.
With our love,
Lydia Lundberg Kelly and Brian and Shane Kelly
Baltimore, MD
February 5, 2025
Liz N.
February 4, 2025
Condolences to the family. May the God of all comforts help with the pain. Sosrry for your loss.
Joseph ortowski
February 4, 2025
When Richardson first came up to the Orioles ,he started out 0for25 batting ,but Earl stayed with him,and it proved to be a.great decision.Rich showed me what it was like to believe in your self and persiver.I always remember that.O's fan since 1969.now age65 thanks for showing me sticktuits .
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