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Richard Freytag Obituary
Patriot and Banker, of Wilmington DE, age 71, died on July 4, 2005. He retired in 1996 as President and CEO of Citicorp Banking Corporation, New Castle, DE, after 34 years service with the bank, and he retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Major General after 38 years service. Survivors include his beloved wife Pamela; son Richard; daughter Bliss Smith; two grandchildren; brother Donald; sister Dotti Howe. Friends and associates are invited to attend a military funeral service at 3 p.m., July 19 at Bolling Air Force Base, Chapel #2, Washington, DC. Because security considerations require advance notification for attendance, please contact, by Friday, July 15, Mrs. Elma Rhue at [email protected] or 202-685-3726 to ensure admittance. Private interment will be in Chicago, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., July 25 at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Richard A. Freytag Memorial Fund, National Defense University Foundation, National Defense University, 251 Third Ave., Building 20, Suite 2, Washington, DC 20319-5066, or The Richard A. Freytag Memorial Fund, Delaware Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1636, Wilmington, DE 19899
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Frank Eversole
July 21, 2005
Pamela and Family: Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. Dick was one of the first people I met when I joined the Foundation and I treasure his leadership, devotion and friendship. God bless all of you.
Douglas McNary
July 14, 2005
A leader, a gentleman, an intellect, a mentor and a patriot. God rest his soul that we may meet again.
Kathleen & Art Kennedy
July 14, 2005
Thank you for a lifetime of service to our country.
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