Richard Douglas Tabb

February 8, 1938 - November 24, 2008

Dick Tabb, age 70, of Beaver Dam, died on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison.

A memorial gathering for Dick will be at Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. The John E. Miller American Legion Post #146 will present military honors at the funeral home on Friday at 4:00 PM. Friends are invited to share stories about Dick following the military honors, at the funeral home.

Richard Douglas Tabb was born on February 8, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Warren and Maida (Huard) Tabb. On July 29, 1975, he was united in marriage with Patricia Paul. Dick worked as a fire explosion investigator in the Chicago area for many years, retiring in 1981, then moved to Beaver Dam. He was a loud and boisterous man but had a timid side to him as well. Some might say he was the barking dog with the wagging tail. Dick lived a full life and was satisfied by the little things. Anything and everything was always “SUPER!” to Dick. He was a member of the John E. Miller American Legion Post #146 and the BPOE Lodge # 1540 in Beaver Dam. The most important thing to Dick was his family and they will continue to miss him until they are all together again.

Dick is survived by his wife, “Sweet” Pat, his children, Kathy (Thomas) Bowman, Roselle, IL, Mike (Trisha) Raye, McHenry, IL, Debbie (Tom) Fagiano, Hanover Park, IL, Bob (Ann) Tabb, Beaver Dam, Kelly (Lee) Elliott, Interlochen, MI, Kelli (Jerry) Fabisch, Oshkosh, Mark Tabb, Beaver Dam, 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, mother, Maida Tabb, Laguna Hills, CA, brother, Jim Tabb, San Clemente, CA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Warren.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Friday, November 28th, 2008, 4:00pm

Dick Tabb, age 70, of Beaver Dam, died on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison. A memorial gathering for Dick will be at Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, November 28, 2008 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. The John E. Miller American Legion Post #146 will present militaryContinue Reading

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Pat, I was very sorry to hear about Dick''s passing away. I do not get the paper so I just heard about it today and I am truly sorry that I did not make it to the funeral home. If there is anything that you ever need or want please call me even if it is just to talk. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Connie Rabehl

Pat and Family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Pat I''m so sorry to hear about Dick''s passing. Please take care and know I''m thinking of you. God bless Chris Shananaquet

Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and your family during your time of loss. Dick was a great man and we have fond memories of him during our four years living in the apartment upstairs.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and your family during your time of loss. Dick was a great man and we have fond memories of him during our four years living in the apartment upstairs.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.