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Richard E. Palmer Obituary

Richard E. Palmer Obituary

Richard ("Rick") Palmer, age 75, passed away on August 29, 2025.


He is survived by his son, Sean (Jill), his life long partner, Nancy Herbst, daughter and son-in-law, Stef and Robert Tarpy, daughter Julie Steet and daughter Kelly Valeri; grandchildren, Vanessa, Ben, Theo, Allison and Evan, his brother, Thomas (Karen) and their children, Timothy and Sarah.


Rick was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and loved to spend time in nature, be it camping or tending to his beloved property on Keuka Lake (known as The Land), where he built a recreational home that he loved to share with Nancy and family and friends. Rick's unique sense of humor, generosity and heartwarming presence will be deeply missed.


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Richard ("Rick") Palmer, age 75, passed away on August 29, 2025.


He is survived by his son, Sean (Jill), his life long partner, Nancy Herbst, daughter and son-in-law, Stef and Robert Tarpy, daughter Julie Steet and daughter Kelly Valeri; grandchildren, Vanessa, Ben, Theo, Allison and Evan, his brother, Thomas (Karen) and their

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