Richard VanBebber
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Richard Dale "Bear" VanBebber, age 83 of Phillipsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Phillips County Retirement Center.
He was born on May 23, 1942, in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Marvin Earl and Ruth Mae (Daugherty) VanBebber.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, February 27, 2026, in the Riley Cemetery.
Complete obituary information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
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