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Richard Loderhose Obituary

LODERHOSE, Richard E., born in Brooklyn, N.Y., August 16, 1925, he passed peacefully April 10, 2008, in Tampa. He attended Richmond Hill High School and the University of Rochester as a naval cadet. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a specialist for welfare and recreation and was the organist for all chapel activities at the U.S. Naval Base in Little Creek, Md. Subsequent to his naval service, he was employed in the family business, then known as the United Paste and Glue Co., in New York City. Along with his father, Herman C. Loderhose, he built United into the national adhesive manufacturer called United Resin Products, Inc. He was a gifted CEO, master salesman, and innovator in packaging patents, coatings and adhesives. In 1997, Mr. Loderhose sold United to the Henkel Corp. and remained with Henkel for the next four years as a senior director of the company. Mr. Loderhose had a lifelong passion for music, particularly the theatre organ. He was well known for his preservation, restoration, performance and support of the instrument. The gem of his extensive collection being the 55 rank New York Paramount Studio Theatre Organ, which was, until recently, located at the family-owned Bay Theatre in Seal Beach, Calif. In June 2007, Mr. Loderhose gifted this magnificent instrument to The Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, Ariz., where it is being reinstalled for the enjoyment of the residents, members, congregants, staff and the entire Phoenix and theatre organ community. He was a past president and founding member of the American Theatre Organ Society. He played the organ professionally under the name "Dick Scott" and made numerous recordings for his own label, Renwick Recordings, Inc., as well as for United Artists Records. An avid yachtsman, Mr. Loderhose also had a great passion for World War II air sea rescue boats. He refurbished and restored numerous rescue/crash boats during his lifetime (Music Man I through VI) and was often a speaker at events sponsored by crash boat organizations throughout the country. His philanthropy included the donation of a restored 64-foot rescue boat to the Sea Scouts of Marina Del Rey in California. When Mr. Loderhose retired from the glue business in 1997, he spent most of his remaining years in Newport Beach, Calif., attending to his yachting and musical interests. He was a member of the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. His final years were spent in Tampa. He is at rest now, knowing that whatever his passion, he succeeded. He would want everyone to know that he truly had a ball and would go out playing "Ain' t Misbehavin' " or "Anchors Away" if he could; and those who knew him would agree. Life was good. He dearly loved his family and friends and was grateful for the life he led. He is survived by his daughters, Rena L. Singer and her husband, Joel B. Singer, and Mari J. Galloway and her husband, Michael G. Galloway; six grandchildren, Beryl, Garrett and Lindsay Firestone, and Robin, Adam and Shannon Galloway; his loving sister, Grace E. Kerr; and former wife, Marie Tepper. He was remembered lovingly by his first wife, and lifelong friend, the late Jane D. Loderhose. Donations can be made to the American Theatre Organ Society, or the charity of your choice in his memory. The memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Ariz. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home

Published by TBO.com on Apr. 14, 2008.
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Thank you Richard for the many hours of enjoyment you provided us here in Southern California listening to and playing Jesse's organ. We know the big Wurlitzer wil have a great new home in Phoenix soon. We know your up there with Jesse and George having a great
discussion about the Paramount.

Edwin Sinclair

May 3, 2008

We will miss Dick. As a family, we knew him for years and many good times. As a business, Commercial Envelope always appreciated his knowledge and help.
He was quite a character and a ggod man.

Alan Kristel

April 19, 2008

Dick and I were classmates at Richmond Hill High School and I remember him fondly. We lost touch during World War II so I am glad to read about the rich and happy business and private life he led. I am so sorry to read of his death and send his family my sympathy and best wishes, Kathie Haley

Catharine (Coffeen) Haley

April 19, 2008

Mr. Loderhose,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mike Casey

April 18, 2008

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Everyone here at The Bay Theatre have been deeply saddened by the passing of the 'big man'. We are extremely grateful to him for letting us work in such a magnificent theatre. And indebted to him for the chance of experiencing a piece of history with The Great Wurlitzer Organ.

Bay Theatre Employees

April 18, 2008

My aunt was a neighbor of Mr. Loderhose when he lived in Jamaica Estates (Queens, New York City) in the 1960s. She arranged for me to visit his house and play the Paramount Studio organ. What a thrill for a beginning organist! I will always remember his neighborliness and generosity.

Seth Kasten

April 17, 2008

Please accept our sincere condolences
on the passing of Dick Loderhose.
The last time we had the opportunity to talk to him was at the theatre during the ATOS convention in Tampa.
When he was living in California, we enjoyed several visits with him in San Diego and Seal Beach. He was an icon in theatre organ circles, and will be missed by many.

Rudy and Gail Frey

April 17, 2008

I am really sorry to hear of Dick's passing. A friend and I spent the day with Dick at the Seal Beach theatre listening to and playing the Wurlitzer. We then went to dinner and came back to the theatre to hear stories and compare knowledge of past days, artists, instruments, etc. A wealth of knowledge is now departed. He will really be missed !

Rick McGee

April 16, 2008

Aunt Grace & Family, I have many wonderful memories of Uncle Dickie. He was a wonderful man.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love David & Paula Ryan

David & Paula Ryan

April 15, 2008

Thanks for being kind to a pair of young Theatre Organ enthusiasts in 1968. We will always remember you. Peace.

Scott May

April 15, 2008

Dick was most kind to us at Chaminade HS in Mineola, NY. He donated several ranks of theatre organ pipes to help out our project. He was a gentleman, and he will be missed.

Bro. Rob Lahey< S.M.

April 14, 2008

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