Richard Paul Bleichner's Obituary
Richard P. Bleichner, age 58 of South Park passed away on Friday October 14th.
Rick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sheryl Bleichner (Doring): beloved son of Janet Crawford (Bleichner); father of Stacy Stout (David) and Kelly Bleichner (Kevin): son in law of Joan Doring (the late Karl); brother of Sherri Miller (Michael), Jim Bleichner (Kim), Susan Schmotzer (Bill) and Jon Bleichner (Michelle); brother in law of Sue Gibson (the late Ray), Karl and Mike Doring; Pap of 6 grandchildren Jaxon, Landon, Erik, Logan, Khloe, and Kevin Jr., as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his father Paul Bleichner.
Rick was an Engineer at U.S. Steel- Edgar Thomson for 31 years. Rick became close friends with many others who work(ed) at U.S. Steel including Paul Chropek, Diane Verdish, and Jim Mandella. Since childhood, he had a passion for his camp, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandfather. In recent years, he continued to enjoy going to the Chalet for hunting season with Mike Whitman (Vanessa), Sam Whitman, Jeremy Carson, Moose, Pidge, Mike, and many others. Rick was also a devoted husband, father, and Pap. He loved spending time with all of his grandchildren (especially his boys), friends, and family, who will greatly miss him.
Family and friends will be received Monday, October 17, 2022 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM and Tuesday October 18 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at 10 AM in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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