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RANDALL MATKE Obituary


RANDALL T. MATKE (Age 67)  
On Sunday, May 24, 2015, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Sharon Ann Matke; father of David (Anita) Matke. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking), Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. and Cable Dr., Kensington, MD on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Washington DC-Maryland Office, 1400 16th St., NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 27, 2015.

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Tim Seale

May 21, 2022

Randall was a great friend, a good Christian and Patriot who touched many people during his life.

June 9, 2015

Randall was a dear friend and a devout Catholic Christian who lived his faith. "Until we meet again"!

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Patrick Shaughness

May 28, 2015

Randall was a good friend, back to when we lived in Miami, very devoted to his family and the Church, he will be missed.

Bob Kelly

May 28, 2015

Randall had strong convictions which he held dearly. We could use more people like him.

Ron Trueworthy

May 27, 2015

I worked with Randall for many years at the Office of Personnel Management. I remember him with affection, and admired his intelligence, humor, and compassion for others. I greatly regret that prior commitments prevent my being present to bid him adieu.

Timothy Seale

May 27, 2015

Randall was a decent, kind man, with strong Christian principles and a devotion to family, friends and country. We will miss him greatly, but I know he is now at peace with God in heaven.

Mauricio Tamargo

May 27, 2015

Prayers to Sharron and David and Anita. Randall, one the original Crew, will be missed. A kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. So sorry to see him go but he is with God. Bless you Randall.

May 27, 2015

Randall was a good principled man.

Peter Grant Gioia

May 27, 2015

He was as good hearted a man as I have ever known. May his example of faith and love help his family and friends to accept our loss and Heaven's gain.

Rachel Miller

May 27, 2015

Sharon & David, thoughts, hugs & prayers from our family to yours. So terribly sorry for your loss.

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