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Richard Offutt Obituary
Mr. Offutt served as a first lieutenant in the Army during World War II. He graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown Law School and worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years. His pride and joy and living legacy was his family: his wife of more than 67 years, Hilda; their four children; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, all of whom survive.
Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Kensington, Md., where his family had been members for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 4001 Franklin St., Kensington, MD 20895, would be appreciated.
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Tricia Murphy
February 15, 2012
The Murphys (Jo-Ann, Tricia, and John) would like the Offutt family to know we are thinking about them and praying for them at this sad time. Mr. Offutt was a very kind, gentle man and we know he has joined our mom and dad and all those who have gone before us and are now with our Savior.
Ralf Nies
February 13, 2012
My wife Jan and I send our condolences to Mrs. Offutt and her family at this time of loss. May God give you and each one of your children and their families His comfort and peace. We have been privileged to get to know Rick and well imagine he reflects the love and kindness of his father. Blessings. Ralf Nies
February 11, 2012
My sincerest sympathy to Hilda and her family for your loss. Richard was such a sweet, kind man . So grateful to have known him. Mary Beddard
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