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Harold Mutter Obituary
AGE: 82 • Wilmington
Bob went to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 28, 2015.
Bob was a truck driver for 40 years and drove 8 years as a Charter Bus Driver. He liked playing and making WWII music tapes for his senior passengers. Bob was a Navy veteran in submarine service during the Korean War; a Shriner at Nur Temple where he was in the motor corp; one of the first members of the 3 Wheelers where he won his first competition and a member of Unity Lodge #32 in Newport. Bob really enjoyed riding his motorcycle, collecting Hess trucks and small Ford cars.
Bob was kindhearted and most considerate man, helping anyone he could along his way. His children were always on his mind and in his heart, he will be truly missed and loved forever.
Bob was preceded in death by his son, Francis B. in 1993; a daughter, Connie Mutter in 2006; and parents, Garnett and Maude Mutter. Survivors include, his wife Linda J. Mutter; sons, Gary L., Bruce A. and Richard M; stepson, Bobby Ray Parkerson, Jr. and stepdaughter, Chrissy Nicholson; brother, Don Mutter; grandchildren and greatGrandchildren.
Masonic services followed by Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 2nd at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St., Newport where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle.
Family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Dr. Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Mutter
4 Entries
January 6, 2016
" Sorry for your loss. My the GOD of tender mercy comfort you in this time of sadness PSALMS 40:1
Nick Nichols
December 31, 2015
To the Mutter Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
FN(SS) Harold R. Mutter
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Bill Dixon
December 31, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Harold's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Harold's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Harold R. Mutter, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Alan Desrosiers
December 31, 2015
Dear Linda: Grief can be so hard to deal with, but it is our special memories that help us to cope with such a loss. My prayers are with you and Bob today and always. Everyone in Assessment is praying for you. May GOD Bless and keep you always.
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