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Official Obituary of

Richard Harold Singer

October 22, 1939 ~ November 13, 2024 (age 85) 85 Years Old
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Richard Singer Obituary

Richard H. Singer passed away November 13, 2024, after years long severe illnesses. He was born in Pana, IL October 22nd, 1939, to Fern Gray and Harold Singer. He had an older sister, Joyce Elaine Beck. When he was 16, he lived in California, and he studied for the amateur radio license. This led the way to his career. He was world renowned in radio electronics and joined the Navy with 2 high school buddies. After the Navy, he drove truck in California and then decided to go back to sea, where he was hired by the CIA. He is in 3 books and 2 movies. He was Radio Electronics Officer on Hughes Glomar Explores that recovered the Russian Submarine K-129. He sailed Merchant Marine all over the world and sailed for Exxon until 1995. Dick and Phyllis met in 1974. She got her extra class radio license so they could talk all over the world. They bought property in Colorado in 1977 and moved to Colorado in 1983 where they retired. Dick and Phyllis were both active in the fire department and ambulance in Howard, CO. Dick is now a Silent Key. All of the Nets all over the world have been notified.

His wish was no services, only to be buried at sea by his shipmates. We thank God for all our many friends and all their prayers and good wishes.

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