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Richard Scheffing Obituary

Scheffing, Lt. Col. Richard W. (Ret.) Wed., July 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Dina Scheffing (nee DePaoli); dear father of Richard II (Jennifer) and Karl Eric Scheffing; dear grandfather of Reilly, Elle, Cordell and Mia Scheffing; dear son of Walter and Genevieve Scheffing; dear brother of Donald (Helen) Scheffing and Sondra (Ron) Kaibel; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Fri., July 3, 10:30 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. Member of the 187th A.H.C. Contributions to the 187th A.H.C. Fund, Rt. 1 Box 154, Williamsville, MO 63967 appreciated. Visitation Thurs. 5-9 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 2, 2009.

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Karl Scheffing

July 5, 2009

I will love and miss you always Dad!!!

July 4, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. What an incredible person he was and I'm sure he was so very proud of his family. He was a wonderful father-in-law during the time I had the honor of knowing him. He will be missed. You are all in my prayers.

Robin Armstrong

Lori Oge

July 2, 2009

To my wonderful brother-in-law who was like a father to me. I will miss you terribly. I love you always.

kandy ketcher

July 2, 2009

Sondra,
I'm sorry about the loss of your brother. Please give your family my condolences.

I have been trying to locate you for quite a while, but didn"t know your married name. Please contact me.Kandy

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