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1935
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2019
RICHARD SCHAEFER Obituary
Richard H. Schaefer
November 12, 1935 -November 18, 2019 Dick died peacefully at Casey House, Montgomery Hospice, of complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by a loving family, wife, Ann, daughter, Katharine Babashan, sister, Marie Wilderotter, stepson, Alan Terbush, and grandchildren, Richard William Schaefer, Carolyn Baitsholts, Kelly Babashan and Mitchell W. Babashan, II, as well as two great-grandsons, and nine nieces and nephews. His dear son, Richard K. Schaefer, predeceased him. Memorial Service will be held December 9, at 2 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance https://nanticokeriver.org/donate_protect-the-river/
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Marty
December 24, 2019
I am sure Dick will be at home in the "Happy Hunting Ground"
Janet Mayland
November 29, 2019
I did not know Dick well but I could see his deep love for Ann and that said everything to me. He will be deeply missed yet I can only be thankful that he lived on earth for a while and that I had the privilege of having him in my family.
November 24, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead. Psalms 119:76
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