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RICHARD D KRUPA

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RICHARD DIDACUS KRUPA

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RICHARD D KRUPA

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POSTED ON 2.28.2023

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from Marlene Rask are touching and reflect her admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Marlene Ruth Rask

Always loved and remembered

You were the best 7th Grade teacher ever!

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Marlene Ruth Rask

Always loved and remembered

You were the best 7th Grade teacher ever!

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Marlene Ruth Rask

THANK YOU

Before the war, you changed and gave hope to all of us. As our 7th grade teacher in 1965, your memory shall be forever in our hearts.

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POSTED ON 9.2.2021

POSTED BY: Marlene Ruth Rask

We loved you Mr. Krupa

Before the war, you gave the most precious gift to our 7th Grade class as our teacher. We loved you and you gave us hope for a better future.

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