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Richard Palmer Obituary
February 25, 1930 - November 9, 2019 Richard A. (Dick) Palmer passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2019. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he was born on Feb. 25, 1930, the son of the late Stella and Wallace Palmer. After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1948 he joined the Army and served at the Pentagon and in Korea. He later worked for J&J Cash for 28 years until his retirement. Dick cofounded the Church Basketball League and was the Commissioner for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Louise, daughter Linda Grippe, son Robert Chapman, grandson Nathan Boice (Kirsten), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Everett, Leonard and Wallace (Bud), sisters Dorothy Prybylski and Evelyn Kydes, and his grandson Benjamin Boice.
A private memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Salvation Army or your favorite charity.
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Owen L Mehle
November 6, 2020
Coach Dickie is well remembered by Owen & Cheryl Mehle. We enjoyed our visits during his last year-he kept us entertained!
November 21, 2019
Dear Louise, Owen and I are so sorry to hear of Dick's (Coach) passing. We were away and just found out today. I'm glad that Owen and Coach were able to share stories and reminisce during the past few months.
Dick's smile and his enthusiasm for talking about his teams and Paul and Owen and the pranks they played were a delight to hear and see.
We hope you find comfort in your memories and know that Dick is already getting a team together in heaven. Paul is waiting to join!
Love, Owen & Cheryl Mehle
Harry & Thuhuong Palmer
November 12, 2019
Dear Aunt Louise, Linda, Bobby and the rest of the family, our deepest heart felt sympathy and prayers, go out to all of you, during your time of grief. We will all deeply miss Uncle Dick and how he touched all of us, in so many positive ways. He left all of us a gift basket filled with so many good memories to cherish. That in it self takes a very special person and defines the person that he truly was.
RIP Uncle Dick - In your memory: Go SF Giants, Duke & Vikings !
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