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AVERELL BETHKE Obituary
AVERELL DALE BETHKE (Age 98)
On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Jerry Josephine Bethke and the late Clara Bethke; father of Roger, James and the late Joan; grandfather of T.J., Jeb, Rob, Dan, James, Jr., Johannah and Alexander; stepfather of Anthony, Paul, Lisa, Maria and the late Michael; brother-in-law of Audrey. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Ave was the co-owner of Bethke Brothers, Inc. for 50 years, one of the first design-build residential construction firms in the Washington Metropolitan area, started in the 1950s. Relatives and friends may call at Christ Congregational Church UCC, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, 20901, Sunday, October 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD on Monday, October 17 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Congregational Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for AVERELL BETHKE
October 18, 2016
May Almighty God grant your family the peace and comfort that only he can.
October 16, 2016
Just so you know, at 12:56, I got home from our church where we celebrated newlyweds....I immediately thought of you, Jim & Roger and the visitation and service to follow. Sending HUGS to you both, & wish I could do it in person.. Uncle Ave was very special to me. I hope we can get together.
Farewell, dear Uncle......
Sending love and sympathy ---Mary Jo
Bethke Family
October 16, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and we will miss our beloved Uncle and Great Uncle very much. He was always so loving and kind and an inspiration to us all. God bless
Love, Ron, Annabell, & Ronnie Bethke
Maria Welch
October 16, 2016
Thank you Ave for all that you did for my mother and I, you changed our lives. And thank you for being a wonderful and loving grandfather to my children. Give mom a kiss for me.
October 15, 2016
A wonderful gentlemen with much to share. You will be missed.
Robin Mocca
October 15, 2016
Will miss you and you beautiful smile.
Deb Dahl, Owatonna Mn
Kenneth bethke
October 14, 2016
Ave was a blessed uncle He was always cheerful and loving. R.I.P
Paul Allocca
October 14, 2016
I never saw Av without a smile on his face. that's what I'll remember about him.
You took care of my mother, thank you. time to rest.
- Paul
Laura & Dave Hill
October 14, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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