Richard L. Dodd Jr. (“Rick”)Dodd, Jr., Rick of St. Louis, Missouri, died on Monday, May 3, 2010 at theage of 44. Loving husband of Mimi Dodd (nee Malone); beloved son of Kay(nee Watsek) and Richard L. Dodd, Sr.; devoted and loving father of Treyand Samantha; dear brother of Cheryl (John) Rhodes, Cindy (Jim) Conner;dear son-in-law of the late Joann (nee Pohlmann) and the late Francis J.Malone; dear uncle of Jenny (Jorge), John Jr. Nicole, Tommy, Derek andDaniel; dear great uncle of Madison, Jorge and Cassidy; dear brother-in-lawto Peggy (John) Sendobry, Susan (Keith) Marino, Mike Malone; nephew,cousin, and dear friend; preceded in death by grandparents Dorothy (neeBudde) and Earl Dodd and Alemia (nee Fulford) and George Watsek. Servicesfor family and close friends: Monday, May 10, 2010, 10am, Sunset HillsFuneral Home and Cemetery, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL 62034.Memorial mass to be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010, 2pm at St. PetersCatholic Church, 243 W. Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, MO 63122 followed by aCelebration of Life at 4pm at Emmenegger Nature Park, west of 270 offCragwold Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the name of RickDodd to Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, 1000 Shumway Ave, Faribault MN 55021,Attn: Advancement Office. Share your condolences and memories at theguest book at stlouiscremation.com.
Our loss is Heaven’s gain. See you on the other side Rick.
Mimi, if there is anyway I can be of help to you or the kids, anything, just whistle.
my sympathies to the rest of the family too, Rick will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Dodd family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
John and Bobbi Sumner
Rick was a great guy to work with. I knew him as a client, then as a co-worker, and the roles didn’t affect his genuine respect and care for those around him. He was always the friendly face in the room. I will miss him. My heart and my prayers go out to Rick’s wife and children, and the Dodd family. Thanks for sharing Rick with us.
–“Perhaps they are not stars,but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through & shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”–Rick may you Rest in Peace-until we meet again! Mimi,Trey, Sam & Dodd Family-May the love from all the lives Rick touched come & blanket you during this sad time! xoxo Peace
Sr. on behalf of all of your friends from Madco Hockey I offer you and your family our thoughts and prayers for the loss of Jr. May he rest in peace.
Rick (Junior) played ice hockey with the MADCO group at the East Alton Rink for many years with his dad Dick (Senior) who still plays. Rick was always a talented, intense competitor and joy to be around in the locker room. All of us in MADCO kept up with Rick’s illness through his Dad and are saddened for his family, his friends and ourselves by his loss.
Mimi, Trey and Sam, where does one begin. Never has anyone had just an effect on my life as Rick and your entire family did. Rick was truly a very special friend and will be forever missed. The unconditional kindness your entire family showed me in my time of need will never be forgotten. Although many miles separate us, please know that if there is anything at all that I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me. With all my love, thoughts and prayer, Deb Wolf.
Mimi, Sam and Trey, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Sincerely, Tom, Chris, Kaylee and Nate.
We only had the one season with Rick but the memories and experience will last a lifetime.Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
We only had the one season with Rick but the memories and experience will last a lifetime.Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
It’s been some time since I retired from TheBANK but I will always remember the Dodd family as loving and caring people. I was shocked to see the passing of the young Rick Dodd, Jr. our prayers and thoughts go out to you. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Our prayers are with your family. This little quote comforts us, as we think Rick and his amazing family touched so many.
“There’s a prayer that says the only way any of us ever achieve immortality is by living on in the hearts of those who love us and thoughts of those who remember us.” Dr. Joy Browne
Rick lives on in many of us!!!!!!!! God hold you in his tender arms.
Our prayers are with your family. This little quote comforts us, as we think Rick and his amazing family touched so many.
“There’s a prayer that says the only way any of us ever achieve immortality is by living on in the hearts of those who love us and thoughts of those who remember us.” Dr. Joy Browne
Rick lives on in many of us!!!!!!!! God hold you in his tender arms.
My sympathies go out to Rick’s family and close friends. My memories of Rick are of high school and 20s. He was an energetic friendly fun person to be around. I pray God brings peace and strength to the family.
As with many others in the hockey community of Saint Louis it is with great sadness that I learned of Rick’s passing last Monday May 3rd. I only knew Rick a few years and met him through another friend in hockey. While doing business for some of Rick’s many activities we became friends and I always enjoyed any chance to share time and conversation with Rick. Several times during his “journey” I was able to share some time with Rick and it always left me with a grateful feeling that at least I got to meet him and get to know him as I dreaded the day would come when others would not be so lucky. That day was last Monday and I will always remember the place, time and situation when I heard the news that we lost this great man. I could go on but I won’t other than to say Rick and his journey have given me a lot better perspective on how precious life is and how we should enjoy each day and all the people we encounter more. Rick’s attitude and desire to fight and LIVE, even when faced with what he had to endure will always be something I try to emulate. Rick Dodd made a positive and lasting impression on me, both before, and after his illness was discovered and for that I am glad to have known him.
Blessed is his memory!
Dear Mimi and family –
I was so sad to see Rick’s obituary in the paper over the weekend. It was such an honor for me to spend time with Rick and you all during my last couple weeks with hospice. His courage and spirit of gratitude touched me – as did the compassion, love, and respect I witnessed in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Katy Miller
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family right now and in the days ahead. May you and your family find some comfort in Almighty God’s loving promise.-Rev.21:4. Those that we love and are no longer with us remain in our hearts.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss Rick. We remember him from the time he was just a little boy until he was in college and it was a pleasure being his neighbor. We miss the whole family since they moved away. Our love goes with you. The Baker Family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss Rick. We remember him from the time he was just a little boy until he was in college and it was a pleasure being his neighbor. We miss the whole family since they moved away. Our love goes with you. The Baker Family.