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Richard Grisius Obituary
Richard J. Grisius DDS, M.Ed.
CAPT., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
On Friday, July 7, 2023 of Potomac, MD.
Beloved husband of Sylvia M. Grisius. Father of Richard C. Grisius, Margaret Grisius-Baker (Stephen), Michael J. Grisius (Rhonda), Thomas M. Grisius (Heidi), and Timothy J. Grisius (Charis). Grandfather of Matthew and Julia Grisius, Stephen R. Baker, Nicholas, Nathan and M. Katherine Grisius, Clayton and Henry Grisius, Isabel, Audrey and David Grisius. Friends will be received at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD on Saturday, July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Interment with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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Ron House DDS
August 21, 2023
Dick was an inspiration to all that served with him in the Navy. He made us all better and dedicated while making dentistry fun. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Shirl Sayadian
July 12, 2023
Dear Tom and the entire Grisius family - We are saddened to hear of your Dad's/Dr. Grisius' passing. Our sincere condolences.
The Sayadian Family (Ed, Shirl, Ashley, Derek, Leon and Helga)
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