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Richard J. "Dick" Dodge passed away suddenly December 8, 2008.� Born August 11, 1947 in Lockport he was the son of the late John F. and Olga (Foltz) Dodge.� Dick was a Lockport High School graduate class of 1965 and served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1969.� He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 as a Vietnamese Naval Advisor and was attached to the Vnagsaigon and River Patrol Group 51, while in this unit Dick patrolled the Mekong Delta and the Dong Nai River.� Dick received the Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal W/4 Clusters and the National Defense Medal.� He worked at Harrison Radiator Division GMC from October 1965 till his retirement in July of 1999.� Dick was a charter member of Lockport United Church of Christ, a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous, an active life member in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2535 in Lockport where he was a two time Post Commander.� Dick also served as an All-State Post Commander, National Aide-De-Camp, District 7 Agent Orange Chairman, District 7 Adjutant and served on the Board of Directors of the Lockport Overseas Veterans Club.
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Dick is survived by his wife Ann (Wall) Dodge of Lockport whom he married September 18, 1971 in St. Peter's United Church of Christ.� He is also survived by his two sons Richard (Tammy) Dodge, II and Skip (Brigene) Dodge both of Lockport.� Dick is also survived by his loving grandchildren Elizabeth "Liddy", Richard III "Trey", Nolan and Kendyl.� He is the brother of Mark (Cindy) Dodge and also survived by several nieces and nephews.
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Relatives and friends may call Tuesday evening 7-9 PM at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport.� A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM in Lockport United Church of Christ, 98 East Avenue, Lockport.� Inurnment will be in Hunt Corners Cemetery at a later date.� Memorials to a charity of one's choice would appreciated by the family.� Please visit www.pruddenandkandt.com for online condolences.
<h3>Visitation</h3>
Tuesday December 9, 2008 7 to 9 PM
<h3>Services</h3>
Wednesday December 10, 2008 11 AM
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