TITLE:  Richard E. Senger, Obituary,  April 9, 2001

SUBMITTERS:  Journal Inquirer
             Manchester,CT (issue Apr 12, 2001)

FORMATTED:   ABishop, Apr 2001

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Richard E. Senger

Richard E. Senger, affectionately known as "The Needler," 76, of Ellington, died Monday, 
April 9, 2001, at his home. He was the husband of 52 years of Joan (Arnold) Senger.
Born in Windsor, son of the late Victor and Maude (Green) Senger, he was a graduate of 
John Fitch High School. He joined the Merchant Marine, and later the U.S. Army, serving 
in the European Theater in World War II. Mr. Senger had worked for 40 years for 
Stewart-Warner Co., and later operated Senger's Lube Equipment. He was a member of East 
Hartford Industrial Bowling League, and Sam's Campaigne Club. He served in the Ellington 
Volunteer Ambulance Corp for nine years, was an avid New York Giants fan, and a fan of 
NASCAR driver Steve Park.
Besides his wife, he leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Joy Senger of Ellington; 
his daughter, Holly Vallee of Florida; his grandchildren, Nichole and Joseph Vallee and 
Christian and Eric Senger; his brothers, Robert Senger of Bridgton, Maine, and Victor 
Senger of South Windsor; his sisters, Maude Frederick of Knox, Pa., and Grace Darling of 
Lady Lake, Fla.; many nieces and nephews; and his pride and joy, Puddles. He was
predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Ann Senger.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be at the family's convenience in Ellington 
Center Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Ladd-Turkington Funeral Home, 
551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to World War II 
Memorial Fund, American Battle Monuments Commission, Attn. GR048, Box 96074, Washington, 
DC 20090-6074.



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