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RICHARD E. Age 89. A resident of Albuquerque since 1980, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 years LaVerne; son William and wife Regina of Rio Rancho; daughter Nancy Mittelbrun of Omaha, NE; son Jeff and wife Kelly of Woodbury, MN; son Tom and wife Heidi of Corpus Christie, TX; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by their beloved daughter Pamela in January, 2006, and their grandson Tyler in December, 2010. Dick was born in Minneapolis, MN. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and spent two and one half years in Europe with the First Army. Following his military service, he attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1949. He stayed in the Chicago area, working in manufacturing management with Avon Products. He was recruited and served in management with Presbyterian and St. Joseph Hospitals, starting in 1980. Upon retiring in 1987, he served as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization, certifying minority companies for major corporations and government agencies in New Mexico and El Paso TX. Dick was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1981, where he served as an Elder. Dick enjoyed walking at Winrock and Coranado shopping centers every morning, and the fellowship of wonderful friends he met there. A special note of appreciation and thanks to the caregivers from Brookdale Place at Valencia as well as Ambercare Hospice. Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday, August 26, at 4:00 p.m. Following the service, please join the family in Fellowship Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Foundation.
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