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Earl Rix Obituary
Earl H. Rix, 89, a resident of Hanover and previously of Littleton, W.Va., died December 1 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Iowa, and received his B.A. degree in engineering from Iowa State. He worked for Westinghouse as Chief Electrical Engineer. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the National Society of Professional Engineers. In his spare time, Earl enjoyed carpentry, mountain climbing and being in the great outdoors, football and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Marilyn B. Rix; and son, Edward Rix.
He is survived by two children, Dr. Robert Rix of Upper Marlboro and Kathy Cruppenink of Hanover; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Coronary Care Unit, 600 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287 or to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For online condolences, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com
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December 4, 2010
Our condolences to the Rix family.
Gordon and Carole Kamsch
John Norville
December 4, 2010
I worked with Earl Rix at Westinghouse & fondly remember him as a respected Manager, leader, friendly, liked by all.
Our Sympathies to his Family.
John Norville, WEC Q.A. Mgr.
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