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Richard Gaffen
1928 - 2016
Richard Gaffen
1928 - 2016
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BORN
1928
DIED
2016
Richard Gaffen Obituary
Richard P. Gaffen, age 87. Loving father of Dawn Kohler, Mark Gaffen and Cindy Gaffen; proud grandpa of Daniel (Holly) Kohler, Brian (Courtney) Kohler, and great grandpa of Bowie and Jackson Kohler. Dick was a US Army Korean War veteran. He owned Dick's Towing, an automobile recycling business, for many years. In accordance with Richard's wishes, private services were held. For information call Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home at 847-256-5700.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynn
May 23, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
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