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I did not know Rick well. We had conversations many times over the years at family evens; I always enjoyed Rick's company. It was clear to me on all of those occasions that Rick was a sincere, quality, caring person. Susan and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Diane and the Bailey family. We hope you will all find comfort in the memories of a life well lived.
Respectfully,
Gerry and Susan Reeves
Gerry Reeves
January 30th, 2013 at 12:00am
Diane - I learned from the City of Bloomington that Rick passed away. My sincere sympathies are with you and your family. Pam Reece (Town of Normal, Illinois)
Pam Reece
January 30th, 2013 at 12:00am
Diane
I am so sorry for Rick's illness and passing. How wonderful he had you to stand beside him and care for him. He was such a kind, gentle person with such a great smile. We will all miss him so very much when our family is together.
With love,
Ina Elaine Dick [one of his cousins]
Ina Elaine Dick
January 30th, 2013 at 12:00am
Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We send you our deepest sympathy. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bob and Sharon Matkin (Sturgis)
Robert Matkin
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
Diane, Although we had never met Richard, we are very good friends with Robert and Roger and of course were his mom, Anita. He was always spoken about with respect and candor and all we can say at this time is that our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and yours.
Anne and Richard Welch
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
Dear Diane and family, my husband and I wish to express our sincere sympathy upon learning of Richard's passing. He was my neighbor and a good childhood friend. We often just sat and talked. He was such a good listener. Blessings to you and your family.
Carol & Ray Fox
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
Diane,
I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need anything (even if it's just a cup of coffee with an old friend) I'm here.
Sincerely,
Teresa
Teresa Belote
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bailey family at this time. We were neighbors when I was growing up, and I spent many fun times at the Bailey home. Richard was always nice to me even though I was the much younger sister of my brother Paul and sister Carol.
Tom and Debbie Pacey
Debbie (Heeter) Pacey
January 31st, 2013 at 12:00am
As high school friends with Robert and Roger, my brother, John, and I, always felt that we were a part of the extended, Bailey family. We loved and respected Grover and Anita as "parents"....and now we mourn the loss of Richard, as a brother.
Cathy and I extended our heartfelt sympathy to Diane and family. We encourage Robert and Roger to celebrate Richard's memory in their deeds and actions in days and years to come.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
February 1st, 2013 at 12:00am
One of the nicest men we've known. Always a smile, always kind, always a gentleman. Go in peace Rick, go with God.
Karen & Jeff Stipes
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:00am
To Diane, Rodger and Robert,
Norma and Paul Heeter send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
I grew up with Rick, Robert and Roger who have always been great friends and neighbors.
Norma and I both had some great times with Rick and Diane afterr they were married and lived near us in Englewood, Ohio.
We will miss Rick very much, but will always retain warm memories from great times we had together over the years.
Paul and Norma Heeter
San Diego, CA
Paul and Norma Heeter
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:00am
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Dykstra
Joan Dykstra
February 4th, 2013 at 12:00am
We share the sorrow with you. We think of you in these moments of the last farewell. The moments of our last meeting in April - May 2012 stay in our hearts. We miss Rick very much. Let God bless you with peace.
Rajecke Teplice, Slovakia, Feb 8, 2013
Marcela and Peter DobesΒ΄ family
February 8th, 2013 at 12:00am