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Richard Tomlinson Obituary
Tomlinson Sr., Richard H. age 55, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, December 5th. Survived by his wife, Barbara Tomlinson of Dyer, IN; one son, Richard Tomlinson Jr. of Chicago; two daughters, Jacqueline (Rick) Schneider of Highland, IN, Christina Tomlinson of Dyer, IN; two grandchildren, Zachary and Taylor; one brother, Dan (Sharon) Tomlinson of Homer Glen, IL, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Alma Tomlinson; one sister, Denise McGregor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 8th, 10 a.m., from the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 1920 Hart St., Dyer, IN, with Rev. John D. Malzahn officiating, with cremation to follow. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 7th, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Richard was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. Member of American Legion Post #272 in Hegewisch. Member of American Welding Society; loved golf. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Info: 219-865-2881.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Diana Beyer
December 10, 2004
To the Tomlinson family goes my deepest sympathy. He fought the hard fight, and is now at peace with his maker. May God be with you all, and bless you with strength and courage in your time of sorrow expecially Christina whom I had the pleasure of working with. My heart and prayers go to all of you.....Diana Beyer
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