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Richard Fiedler Obituary
"Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take, no matter where it's going."
Richard (Dick) Philip Fiedler passed peacefully at home in Auburn on October 17, 2017. Richard is by his survived by his four daughters Corrinne (Zenobia), Joan (Craig) Geyer, Diane (Wm. Dean) Farrell, and Susanne Duren; his grandchildren Wm. Ian (Sara) Farrell, and Caitlin (Kyle) Luccio; and three great grandchildren Athena, Wm. Henry, and Eleanor. His wife Margaret (Evans) Fiedler, parents Arthur Harry and Myrtle Corrinne (Texley) Fiedler, and two brothers Arthur and William (Bill) Fiedler preceded him in death.
Dick's 50 year railroad career began with his beloved Northern Pacific Railroad, which became the Burlington Northern, and finished with driving for Amtrak in 1994.
Dick served as a city councilperson for the City of Auburn from 1970 until 1973. Dick was a dedicated caregiver to his dear Margaret for many of her later years - they surely will spend their time together playing bridge or working the day's crossword puzzle.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017, 11:00AM at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, WA.
A gathering for family and friends
will follow in the Assembly Hall at Wesley Lea Hills in Auburn from 11:30AM until 1:00PM.
Please visit the online memorial at www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com.
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Alan & Tangye Hopkins
October 27, 2017
Dean and Di, so sorry to hear about the loss of Dick. I remember him well from Baker Lake, especially his hitting the golf ball across the creek, and playing bridge. He also taught me the trick of putting a little baking powder in omelets to make them fluffier. We will miss him.
Vincent Cotroneo
October 27, 2017
Sorry the Cotroneos can't make it.
We have fond memories of him from Baker Lake. He always made everyone smile and how can we forget his great omelets. Sorry for your lose.
Mike Sherman
October 26, 2017
Favorite memories of Dick:
-Seeing his slides---he had a consistently impressive sense of composition.
-Taking a ride with him once on the locomotive, which he finessed with love.
-Watching him sit in my living room with my toddler son on his lap, delightedly (as with so many other things he did) reading Robert a book---I'm sure it was about trains.
Ride those ribbons of steel in the sky, Dick!
Karen Idso
October 25, 2017
Corrie....so sorry to hear of your loss. Hang on to all the memories. Hugs to you and your family.
Karen
Julie Rickels
October 24, 2017
Corrie we are so sorry to hear the news of your dad's passing. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. God bless. Julie and Rob.
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