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Richard Traxler Obituary
Richard received his BA degree from CSU and a Masters degree from University of New Mexico. Rich served as a teacher and counselor for 25 years in New Mexico on the Navajo reservations.
Richard loved nature and being outdoors, he was a runner, skier, hiker he climbed Pikes Peak and down the Grand Canyon several times. He also enjoyed, camping, gardening, and taking long walks with his beloved dogs.
If you would like to join the family in celebration of Richard's life, the service will be on August 25 at the First Presbyterian Church on 219 E. Bijou Street in Colorado Springs at 1:00p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ingrid Halverson
October 5, 2016
Mr. T. was a colleague and a man of faith. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Nanci Eaton
August 25, 2016
SO sorry to hear of Richard's death. Prayers to the Traxler family.
Jeff & Laurie Wiliams
August 22, 2016
We will miss your smile. So sorry for the loss.
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