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Richard Kahlson

Passed December 15, 2020

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Obituary For Richard Kahlson

Age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 after an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; 10 children; their spouses; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was known for great agility and strength balanced with exceeding gentleness as exemplified by comforting young ones as a volunteer at Children's Hospital. He will also be remembered for his innate artistic abilities in both sculpting and "tickling the ivories" at the many social events he and Barbara hosted. Richard was an avid handball player and enjoyed sharing his quirky humor with everyone who knew him. He and his wife traveled the world as members of the International Executive Service Corp. He served in the United States Army and retired from General Electric after many years of devoted service. Due to the public health advisory, visitation and funeral services were held privately. Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would ask you consider making a donation in his name to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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  • December 30, 2020

    BARB, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RICHARD WAS A KIND AND GENTLE MAN. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HIM AT LONG JOHN SILVERS. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I HAVE TRIED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU AND HIM. I HAVE A LITTLE PLATE HE GAVE ME WITH SHORTBREAD COOKIES. I USE OT OFTEN. WHEN WE MAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES I USE IT AND THINK OF RICHARD. CALL ME BARB. I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU.

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