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David Owen Radloff (Age 80)
David Owen Radloff passed away on December 26, 2022. Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paula, who cared for him with love and strength throughout his 19 year journey with Parkinson's disease. He was loved by his daughters Erica (Ted) Schmitz and Elizabeth (Shane) Madigan and grandchildren Alexandra and Olivia Schmitz and Andrew and Erin Madigan. He also leaves behind sisters Ruth (Bob) Darula and Mary Birtzer, sister-in-law Janet Cerutti as well as nieces and nephews.
Dave was born on a dairy farm in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He graduated as valedictorian from Juneau high school and went on to study business and accounting at University of Wisconsin, Madison and later a masters in taxation from Golden Gate University. He was proud to be commissioned in the United States Army in 1964 and served as first lieutenant in medical services in Vietnam. Remembering sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge when he was shipped out, Dave returned to San Francisco where he fell in love with the city and Paula (née Cerutti). The farm boy from Wisconsin and the Italian girl from New York City were transferred to Washington, DC with Arthur Young and settled in Vienna and Falls Church. In 1973, Dave opened his own CPA firm in Great Falls while Paula taught. Through his own example, they raised the girls to be kind and compassionate, curious travelers and balanced risk takers. He welcomed Erica to the accounting firm in 2001 and together Radloff and Schmitz became known for dependable, honest service. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna for 38 years where his love for God was evident.
Dave's quick, underrated, dry humor made him a valued friend and fun travel companion. He took joy in each day, grateful for each of his blessings. We will honor him by taking the road less traveled, loving our families and making time for happiness (and ice cream) each day.
If you are so moved, contributions can be made to Parkinson's research at https://www.michaeljfox.org/tribute or Emmanuel Lutheran Church https://elcvienna.org/give/ Services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna.
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David & Nancy Kennedy
September 14, 2023
We have just heard of your lose, Paula . Our deepest sympathies are with you and the girls. We have many fond memories as friends and as an employee. When the twins came and I had to stop working I was glad David had found someone to replace me now it´s still in the family... how wonderful. Will try and get in touch with you. God bless
G Stephen Dulaney
August 5, 2023
Dave was a kind and honest man. Remembered working with him in our Great Falls BPA and as my tax advisor.
G Stephen Dulaney
June 4, 2023
Sincerely sorry to learn of the passing of David. Knew him for 30+ years. He was a gracious man...good spirited.
David DeJong
January 7, 2023
David was one of the nicest people I ever knew. When I started at GBS as a young attorney, David, who worked part time, helped me out, most particularly in keeping the head of the Tax Dept from knowing how little I knew about taxes. He will be missed.
Larry Morahan
January 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to Dave´s wife, Paula, and to their loving family at this untimely passing. I got to know Dave in the years of his struggles with Parkinson´s. He did not allow a debilitating illness to take from him a natural positive outlook. He lived each day fully, for himself and for his family. He was also a proud veteran and a community leader, a true paterfamilias - we know he´s in Heaven.
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