Richard Thorschmidt
March 22, 1920 - July 18, 2011
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Thursday 7/21, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thursday 7/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
19419227200 |
Friday 7/22, 10:30 am

RICHARD H. THORSCHMIDT, 91 of North Port, Florida, formerly of Naples, Florida died Monday, July 18, 2011 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, Florida.

He was born March 22, 1920 in New York, New York and formerly of Long Island, NY moved to North Port 4 years ago from Naples, Florida. Richard had his own business for over 30 years owning and operating gas stations and was a self-taught stained glass craftsman. He was a veteran of World War II, serving 12 years in the U.S. Navy.

Survived by two daughters, Judy (Lawrence) Bourne of North Port, FL and Linda (Robert) Connor of Wantagh, NY; a sister, Ann Flummer of New York; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death his parents, William and Elizabeth Thorschmidt, a sister, Dorothy Dooly, his wife, Gertrude Thorschmidt, a daughter, Jeanne McDonald and her husband Wally.

Visitation will be held Thursday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, July 21, 2011 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Graveside services and military honors by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard will be held Friday 10:30 AM, July 22, 2011 at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.

Friend may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Location Not Available
Thursday 7/21, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location Not Available
Thursday 7/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
19419227200 | Map
Friday 7/22, 10:30 am

RICHARD H. THORSCHMIDT, 91 of North Port, Florida, formerly of Naples, Florida died Monday, July 18, 2011 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born March 22, 1920 in New York, New York and formerly of Long Island, NY moved to North Port 4 years ago from Naples, Florida. Richard had his own…

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Kristine McNair left a message on July 25, 2011:
I'm Gonna Miss All The Neat Stories About All The Ladies You Meet While In The Navy. The Cool Magic Tricks You Showed Me And My Brothers While Growing Up And To Our Kids How Had A Whole New Ooh Ahh Factor. The Name They Gave You Was Magic Grandpa. You Were Magic In So Many Ways. We Will Miss You So Much. Give Grandma Hugs And Kisses For Me. And Remember What I Told You About When You Die One Day, Where Not To Go In My House. Ha Ha. Love You Grandpa!!
MIttylyn (Pinky) Spoto left a message on July 20, 2011:
DIck was truly a special man....so thoughtful and full of "spunk". I enjoyed his visits to Naples and will miss those " unexpected sweet times". My sincere condolences to his family. " Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4
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