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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Richard Joseph “Rich” Meidenbauer

November 24, 1940- March 1, 2020

Richard Joseph “Rich” Meidenbauer, 79, of California, MD and formerly of Wayne, NJ, passed away on March 1, 2020 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born November 24, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Conrad J. Meidenbauer and Caroline (Traumer) Meidenbauer.  Rich graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Queens, NY in 1958 and received a Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University in Newark, NJ in 1975. He served in the U.S. Air Force from October 26, 1962 until July 7, 1966, receiving the National Defense Service Medal.  Rich was a Marketing and Trade Show Manager for Toshiba America & JVC for twenty years, retiring in 2006. He moved to St. Mary’s County from Wayne, NJ in 2009. Rich married  his wife Phyllis Meidenbauer on May 20, 1967 in Irvington, NJ. He was a New York Giants fan and an avid New York Yankees fan all of his life. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren. Rich was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Rich was always close to his family and friends.  He treasured his time with them all, especially his loving wife of fifty three years, Phyllis.  He had a large extended family who knew him as a gentle soul and he was always there for them.

Rich is survived by his wife, Phyllis Meidenbauer; his children, Laura (Pete) McDevitt of Lexington Park, MD, Donna (Wayde) Barnhart of Easton, MD and Diane Daly of California, MD; grandchildren, Colin, Caroline, Todd, Sarah, Thomas, Jakob, Emily and Zachary; and his sister, Evelyn Stack of Levittown, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his step-mother, Florence Meidenbauer.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Ken Gill on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD.  Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association Team Purple Pancakes
http://act.alz.org/goto/teampurplepancakes.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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Visitation

Thursday, March 5, 2020
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Services

  • Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, March 6, 2020
10:00 am

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

90 Alexander Lane
P.O. Box 560
Solomons, Maryland 20688

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Interment

  • Burial

Queen of Peace Cemetery

38888 Dr. Johnson Road
Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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Contributions

Alzheimer’s Association Team Purple Pancakes

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Link:
http://act.alz.org/goto/teampurplepancakes

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    Becky Sasscer
    2 Mar 2020
    2:42pm

    Dear Phyllis –

    With deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, Rich. May precious memories sustain you and your family in all the days ahead. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Becky Sasscer

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    Margie & Gunther Unflat
    2 Mar 2020
    10:36pm

    What can we say at a sad time like this? Our hearts go out to you Phyllis and the whole family. We all grew up and old, no make that older, together. Richie was always kind, generous and fun to be with. He was the very best dancer and at all the parties the girls loved dancing with him. He was a great cook and a good eater too. Whenever you both came to visit he was always helping with the animals and around the farm. To Gunther he was a brother from another mother. He was one of the three “eagles” that grew up and played on 66th Place. He was always loved and will be greatly missed.

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    Maryanne Peluso
    3 Mar 2020
    12:04am

    Dear Aunt Phyllis, Laura, Donna, Diane and children,
    Aunt Angela and I are so sorry about the passing of Uncle Rich. We loved him and will miss him. We are grateful for the short time we got to be with you all last July. We will treasure these wonderful memories forever.
    So sorry that we won’t be able to make it there for the Viewing and Funeral Mass. We really wanted to be there. But unfortunately, given our circumstances – it just wasn’t possible. Thank you so much for understanding.
    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord continue to grant you all the strength you need in the days and months ahead. Know that we love you and pray for you daily. Peace!
    Love, Angela, Maryanne, Mike, Lisa, Brenda, Jim, Bryan, Kaitlynn, Melissa, Joseph Michael, Bryanna and Gabriella.

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    Nancy
    4 Mar 2020
    9:59am

    Dear Diane and family- I was so fortunate to have been able to meet Rich and have some good talks about his beloved Giants and my crazy Redskins. Sending much love to you all, especially Phyllis and you girls.

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    Donna Miller
    4 Mar 2020
    4:04pm

    Dear Phyllis and Family:
    My heartfelt sympathy to you and family. You and your family took such good care with love of Richard. It was beautiful seeing how he looked at you with admiration and love when you stopped by to visit with me and Rex.
    Donna Miller

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    Jennifer Dorsey
    5 Mar 2020
    11:40pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so glad I was able to meet such a wonderful group of people. You guys are one of the best families I have ever met in my 15 years of working in that nursing home. Phyllis, I will miss all of our chat sessions. And thank you for all of your help every time you came in. I appreciate you so much! Please take care of yourself. Love you guys!

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    Becky Sasscer
    2 Mar 2020
    2:42pm

    Dear Phyllis –

    With deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, Rich. May precious memories sustain you and your family in all the days ahead. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Becky Sasscer

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Margie & Gunther Unflat
    2 Mar 2020
    10:36pm

    What can we say at a sad time like this? Our hearts go out to you Phyllis and the whole family. We all grew up and old, no make that older, together. Richie was always kind, generous and fun to be with. He was the very best dancer and at all the parties the girls loved dancing with him. He was a great cook and a good eater too. Whenever you both came to visit he was always helping with the animals and around the farm. To Gunther he was a brother from another mother. He was one of the three “eagles” that grew up and played on 66th Place. He was always loved and will be greatly missed.

    save
    City
    Hawley
    State
    PA
    Reply
    Maryanne Peluso
    3 Mar 2020
    12:04am

    Dear Aunt Phyllis, Laura, Donna, Diane and children,
    Aunt Angela and I are so sorry about the passing of Uncle Rich. We loved him and will miss him. We are grateful for the short time we got to be with you all last July. We will treasure these wonderful memories forever.
    So sorry that we won’t be able to make it there for the Viewing and Funeral Mass. We really wanted to be there. But unfortunately, given our circumstances – it just wasn’t possible. Thank you so much for understanding.
    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord continue to grant you all the strength you need in the days and months ahead. Know that we love you and pray for you daily. Peace!
    Love, Angela, Maryanne, Mike, Lisa, Brenda, Jim, Bryan, Kaitlynn, Melissa, Joseph Michael, Bryanna and Gabriella.

    save
    City
    Whiting
    State
    New Jersey
    Reply
    Nancy
    4 Mar 2020
    9:59am

    Dear Diane and family- I was so fortunate to have been able to meet Rich and have some good talks about his beloved Giants and my crazy Redskins. Sending much love to you all, especially Phyllis and you girls.

    save
    City
    Raleigh
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Donna Miller
    4 Mar 2020
    4:04pm

    Dear Phyllis and Family:
    My heartfelt sympathy to you and family. You and your family took such good care with love of Richard. It was beautiful seeing how he looked at you with admiration and love when you stopped by to visit with me and Rex.
    Donna Miller

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    Solomons
    State
    MD
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    Jennifer Dorsey
    5 Mar 2020
    11:40pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so glad I was able to meet such a wonderful group of people. You guys are one of the best families I have ever met in my 15 years of working in that nursing home. Phyllis, I will miss all of our chat sessions. And thank you for all of your help every time you came in. I appreciate you so much! Please take care of yourself. Love you guys!

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    Lexington Park
    State
    Md
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