Richard J Gabriel

Richard J Gabriel obituary, Rio Verde, AZ

Richard J Gabriel

Richard Gabriel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2025.
Richard "Dick" Gabriel passed away on July 17, 2025 at his home in Rio Verde AZ

with Kathryn, his wife of 40 years, by his side. Dick is also survived by his children,

Rick (and Mary Ellen) Gabriel, Byron (and Polly ) Gabriel, and John Gabriel, and

grandsons Chase, Bennet, Tucker, Hugh, Beecher, and Jack.

After graduating from Kent State University Dick pursued a career in the furniture

industry, working for Herman Miller, Knoll, and Geiger before establishing his own

company, Amerikan Studio Group. This experience allowed him to follow his

passion for creating bespoke pieces from the finest wood veneers.

An artist at heart, Dick loved to paint, collect folk art and antique objects. He was

a natural chef and loved to cook for his friends and family. His humor was

legendary, as was his shirt collection.

Services will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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July 22, 2025

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July 22, 2025

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Andy Smith

July 22, 2025

Kathryn, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Big hugs for you and condolences to you and your family.

-Andy Smith

Joyce Stamp Lilly

July 22, 2025

Ralph and Dick together having a laugh in RI and now in the skies with diamonds

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