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Richard Dachenhausen Obituary
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing."2 Timothy 4:7-8
On Saturday, July 4, 2015, heaven opened its gates and welcomed home devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Pastor Richard Dachenhausen.
Richard was born January 29, 1947 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dachenhausen of Lime Kiln Road, Redding, Connecticut. He was a 1965 graduate of Joel Barlow High School , Redding, CT and served in the Army 4th Infantry Division, Artillery during the Viet Nam War. Richard owned and operated R. Dachenhausen Construction and Tree Service in Brookfield, CT since 1978. He was the Senior Pastor and Founder of The Burning Bush Church located at 233 White Street in Danbury, Connecticut along with his loving wife Pastor Barbara Dachenhausen.
In addition to his beloved wife of 37 years ,Richard is survived by a daughter, Sharon and son-in-law John Vlacich, a son Bob, and daughter-in-law Laurie Rzasa, and a son, Joseph and daughter-in-law Mary Rzasa, and grandchildren Christa Guillette, Joseph, Kenneth and Richard Rzasa, Kaitlyn, Danielle and Joshua Rzasa, Rachel Frasier, Joshua and Michelle Vlacich and his beloved dog Tuffy. Richard is survived by four brothers, Robert of Newtown, Ernie of Georgia, Jerry and Joanne of Newtown, and Alex and Jaqueline of Sandy Hook.
Richie and Barbara are passionate about their ministry and outreach in humanitarian services locally in Danbury and they have been on mission trips in Guadalupe, Germany, France, and Martinique to spread the gospel of Jesus. They have a satellite church in Paris, France. Closest to their heart is Operation Exodus USA, a Christian Ministry who helps return Jewish people to Israel. A Memorial Service will be held at Umpawaug Cemetary, 149 Umpawaug Road, West Redding, CT on Thursday, July 9 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Operation Exodus USA; P.O. Box 568; Lancaster, NY 14086. www.operationexodususa.org
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Eileen Kehoe Johnson
July 9, 2015
I went to school with Richard from 1st grad thru 9th grade so sorry to hear about his passing he was always such a nice person
John & Debi Newton
July 8, 2015
Dear Barbara
When our dearly loved son passed away at the end of May, Pastor Barry Fredricks explained that our Erik received the ultimate promotion. Several days later,I read from a book by the brilliant Ana Mendes Ferrel(High Level Warfare p 130) that "In the mind of natural man the loss of life is a great tragedy, but for God it is the highest form of promotion" Richie has received the highest promotion and we rejoice with you in all he accomplished while here, all the lives he touched, the scroll he came to fulfill and did. He is home now and all is well with him and he is face to face with His Lord that calls him His beloved. XO
July 7, 2015
Barbara I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Again words can not say how sad I feel. I love you and yor family. Pastor Richard was a wonder an of GOD! And just a wonderful man. We will miss him dearly. God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Jim Yoder
July 7, 2015
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