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Richard Schemm Obituary

SCHEMM, Richard H. 83, died Nov. 25 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Seafarer's International Union. A resident for over 28 years of Pasco County, he resided on Old Post Road in Port Richey. Survivors include his daughter Elizabeth Dooley (Paul), five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Philadelphia. Although he lived in Philadelphia for the last four years, his heart remained in Port Richey, FL.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 1, 2008.

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Joe Fizell

November 29, 2008

Dave, Peggy, Betsy and family,

Dick was always smiling. I always looked up to him. Sorry we could not make it to the funeral to pay our respects and greet our cousins once more.

God Bless.
Joe and Helen Fizell

Marie Burns (Holy Redeemer Nuc Med)

November 28, 2008

Betsy,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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