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Tanya Fitzer
April 18, 2012
Even though i met my grandfather once i love to send my prayers and thoughts to family...Sorry to hear about his death...
Sincerly Tanya (Allen) Fitzer
March 26, 2012
I remember the first time I met Dick he made me laugh always had a smile on his face.He was good to my children (his grandchildren)when I would take them to the garage to c him.I couldn't have had a better ex father in law.He will be sadly missed R.I.P Dick (dad)
Melissa Allen- Pake
March 25, 2012
Sad news. Haven't seen my grandfather since I was a child but remember when my dad (Rick Platz) would take my siblings and I over to see him at the garage and he'd always give us bags of fruit slices and that would always brighten our day.. Wish I could've said goodbye!
Nancy and Jerry Cederlof
March 23, 2012
Dick was one of the "good guys"! Our sympathy to all his family and many friends.
Shalom, Dick!
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Sam and Dot Hawley
March 21, 2012
We will cherish the memories of Dick forever. Our deepest sympathy to his loved ones.
Jim & Gerda Benson
March 19, 2012
Dear Darcy & family,
Our sincere sympathy to you upon the loss of your Father. May the love of family and friends surround you at this time of sorrow.
With Love, Jim & Gerda Benson
Guy Johnson
March 19, 2012
dick platz was a good man always had a smile always would go out of his way to help someone. i worked for him at the gulf station and then the mobil station . i will miss him. guy Johnson Jensen Beach FL
Allen & Karen
March 18, 2012
We will miss Dick, Hunting Camp and the auctions just aren't the same without him. Take care and may god bless.
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