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Harijs A. Palka

10/04/1936 - 04/02/2025

Harijs A. Palka obituary, 10/04/1936-04/02/2025, Montross, VA

BORN

10/04/1936

DIED

04/02/2025

Harijs Palka Obituary

Harijs A. Palka, 88, of Montross VA passed on April 2nd, 2025. Harijs was predeceased by his parents, Alfreds and Zelma Vitolis Palka, and his sister, Dzitra Palka Regennitter. Left to mourn him are his sister Zemla, brother Andy, daughter Cheryl Goolsby, son Robert "Dean" Webb, many extended family members, and one special granddaughter, Shannon.
Interment will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Maryland. Harijs's family invites friends to attend a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post 227 following the service.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the American Legion, 13505 Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Brandywine, MD 20613.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on May 4, 2025.

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