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Richard Regen Obituary
Nashville, TN
Mr. Richard (Dick) Strickland Regen, Sr. age 90, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
Mr. Regen was born in Nashville, TN, on August 11, 1926, the son of the late Walter Duncan Regen and Mattie Mullins Regen. He graduated from West High School (Nashville in 1944). He attended the University of TN where he played football and participated in the Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 1945. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. Mr. Regen continued his education at Tennessee Tech University 1946-1949 continuing his college football career. He retired from GMAC after thirty-five years of service. Mr. Regen was a lifetime member of Waverly Place Methodist Church and Forest Hills United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Regen was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Charlotte Maxine (Tiger) McClure and brothers and sisters, Mattie Pearl (Sis) Regen, W.D. (Deedee) Regen, Jr., Mary Jane Ritter, and Thomas Samuel Regen.
Survivors include three sons, Richard (Rick) S. Regen, Jr., (Suzanne), Kendall W. Regen (Ginger), and Kerry S. Regen (Beth); four grandchildren, Rebecca B. Regen, Sloan M. Regen, Hannah R. Beasley (Dean), and Kelsey R. Dotson (Rusty); and two great-grandchildren, Brooks and Aiden Beasley.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017, at two o'clock, Forest Hills United Methodist Church with Rev. Kristen Clark-Banks officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Forest Hills UMC, Mattie Pearl Regen Scholarship Fund, 1250 Old Hickory Blvd Brentwood, TN 37027, Forest Hills UMC Capital Campaign, 1250 Old Hickory Blvd Brentwood, TN 37027, Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203, or charity of your choice.
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June 27, 2018
My condolences for your loss. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort you and your family. ( Psalms 9:9,10)
Keeling Turner
July 18, 2017
I am sorry for your loss and I wish all the family well! Keeling Turner
Harriet Malone
July 14, 2017
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of a wonderful and loving man, the gentleman who was Dick Regen. We all grew up together on Robin Road and Winston Place at "the triangle". Dick and Max were dear friends of my parents, Nick and Virginia Malone - such sweet memories from another time and place. They don't make 'em like that any more ! My love to you Rick, Kendall and Kerry. We've all been so blessed.
Betty Westmoreland
July 6, 2017
The Glendale Swim Club family remembers Dick and Max Regen with sadness but with wonderful memories of their service and contributions to the wider Nashville community. We loved them and we shall miss them. Our sincere sympathy to Rick, Kerry, and Kendall and their families.
July 5, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Vona Wilson
July 1, 2017
I have known your dad by the way you have loved him over the past many years. I think of all Tiki's visits with him and how much I think they BOTH enjoyed it! Much love and prayer as you honor and celebrate Mr. Regen's life. May God's peace be with you. You have loved your dad so well. - Vona Wilson
George Vlahakis
June 30, 2017
Dick and Maxie Regen were our neighbors across the Street on Winston Place since 1965. They were like family. When Maxie passed it was like losing our sister. Now we have lost Dick, who was like a brother. We will never forgrt them,They will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to all the Regen's.
Tom Vollmer
June 30, 2017
My condolences to your family. Mr Regen led my cub Scout Den, and was a dedicated assistant Scout Master of Bill Gray's troop 243.
Tom Vollmer
Eddie Messer
June 29, 2017
mr Regen always had that smile and a big hand shake, It was always good to see him at all the TITANS football game sitting in the end zone wit Kendall and his friends, He loved THE VOLS and his TITANS , AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS,,,,
June 28, 2017
Dick Regen was a fine man. A favorite of mine at GMAC. I will never forget him. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Annette Eaton Fite
Jeanne McMullin
June 27, 2017
Deepest Sympathy to Richard's family.
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