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Michael Foder Obituary
He was born on January 29, 1956. The late Joe and Edna Foder had the pleasure of being his parents. He attended Atholton High School and graduated in 1974. Michael served his country in the United States Marines upon graduation. Later, he served as a Howard County Police Officer. As a police officer, he received many accolades. He was a member of the American Legion and served as Commander for three consecutive years.
Michael is survived by his wife, Anita (nee Wivell) of 22 years and two sons, John M. Rutan and wife, Erica, and Joseph W. Rutan; three grandchildren, Kaden, Avi and Bela; and a large extended family.
Family and friends are invited to gather for wake services on Thursday, January 7th from 4 - 6 pm (Rosary at 4:30), and a Memorial Mass on Friday, January 8th at 11 am, both at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel. Kindly refrain from floral arrangements.
The Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made at donaldsonfuneralhome.com.
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Donna Clark
December 30, 2023
Hard to believe you have been gone so long - rest easy and know you are remembered
March 21, 2016
A friend that will never be forgotten, my sincere condolences to his family.
Pam Laird
Gina Guzman
January 7, 2016
Gone but not forgotten! It was a privelege to share in many memories as a friend of the family.
Frank Richey
January 5, 2016
My condolences to the family on their loss. I worked with Mike a long time ago and had a few golf outings with him. I always enjoyed those, he was a fun man to be around.
Donna Clark
January 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family and friends. We worked together long ago and we continued to keep in contact electronically. He will be missed.
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