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Richard Barajaz
Services
Obituary
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Richard was born in Landshut, Germany and emigrated to Texas at age 6, before moving to Illinois. He joined the Army in 1966, and after a long and distinguished career of more than 25 years active and reserve duty he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Those who knew him were well-acquainted with his strong will, infectious laugh, and boundless love for his family, his friends, his three dogs, talking about cars, the military, hunting, and watching sports — especially watching his grandson play ice hockey.
Services are Private.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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