BORN

1931

DIED

2012

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Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home

508 Faust Ave

Ozark, Alabama

Richard Gumpenberger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2012.

Richard Eugene Gumpenberger "PawPaw" of Ozark, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Flowers Hospital following a brief illness. He was 81.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, in the chapel at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens with full military honors and Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, June 14, from 6:00 until 8:00p.m. at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home.

"PawPaw", known to many, served in the U.S. Army for 23 years as an instructor, retiring in 1974 as SFC (E-7) at Ft. Rucker, Al. He also fought in the Vietnam and Korean Wars earning many military honors and ribbons. After retiring from the Army, he went on to serve the government another 20 years with Civil Service working for the U.S. Army Headquarters at Ft. Rucker, Al., retiring again in 1994. He also continued donating to many of his charities to help children and veterans because of his love for both.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, Helen Gumpenberger; parents, Anthony and Edith Gumpenberger ;Three brothers , James, Edwin, and Orville (Butchie) Gumpenberger, all of Fowler, Ks.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra Raslevich; his sons, Charles Gumpenberger and Michael Gumpenberger (Wanda), all of Ozark,Al. "PawPaw" is also survived by four grandchildren, Felecia Ann Whittington, Dennis Edward (wife Toni) Raslevich, Jamison Lee Gumpenberger, Anthony Eugene Gumpenberger, all of Ozark, Al; eight great-grandchildren, Toby Lee Gumpenberger, Cody Richard Gumpenberger, Anthony Richard Whittington, Dennis Edward Raslevich III, Katarina Maree Raslevich, Stetson Lane Enfinger, Weston Dakota Enfinger, and Landon Slade Gumpenberger, all of Ozark, Al. Also surviving is his sister, Lorraine (Joe) Erikson, of Arizona; two brothers, Robert (Helga) and John (Sharon)Gumpenberger, of Kansas; and a host of nieces and nephews and many many friends.

Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark (334) 774-4551 is in charge of the arrangements. Members of the Dignity Memorial network. Condolences may be offered at www.fuquabankston.com.

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June 19, 2012

Please accept my condolences and may the peace of God that excels all thought comfort the family at this time.

June 16, 2012

DEBBIE

June 14, 2012

Mike & Wanda My Prayers & thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. May God be with you & family at this time.

Aunt Von & Andy

June 14, 2012

Eva Syples

You were an AWESOME MILITARY MAN AND FRIEND!!! I always enjoyed you humor and smile!!!! I have known your family Mr. G. for along time!!! I will so miss and love you!!! You and my daddy I know will be talking away in Heaven about military stuff. Dad knew you!!! I pray for comfort for Debbie, Chuck, Mike and Felecia!!!! Love ya'll.

June 13, 2012

ROSA

BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THE FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF MR. GUMPENBERGER ....
FROM ALL AT THE POWER OF BLESSINGS
RJ

June 13, 2012

Becky Leatherwood

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 13, 2012

Kathy Bright

It deeply saddens me to learn of your loss of your dad & granddad.Mr.Richard ( I fondly called him) was like a second dad to me.He was a very loving, kind man that treated everyone as family I should know cause I have been family with you all for over 40 yrs!! I am so sorry you guys.Just wanted to let you all know that I LOVE YOU ALL & if any of you need to just talk you know I am there for you. I will see you all very soon! Love Kathy

June 13, 2012

Kathy Bright

To My Second Family The Gumpenbergers:It deeply saddens me for the loss of Mr.Richard (fondly call him).I finally got around to visting him, which was LONG overdue & I'm so glad that I did.We talked of the old days.Our Families have so many similarities...Our Dads were in Army together & retired from Civil Service & the list goes on! I just wanted to let you ALL know that I Care,I LOVE YOU ALL & if anyONE of you need me, just to talk you know that I will. Mr.Richard was a kind, loving wonderful MAN that will forever be in our hearts! My Prayers to get thru this difficult time have been sent & I will see you all soon! Love, Kathy

June 12, 2012

joann

for deb and ron, from our family to yours(the bogart family), blessings with deepest sympathy , may mr. gumpenberger rest in peace, he will always be remembered, he will suffer no pain any more. respectfully, the bogart family.

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