More detail on this person: Richard William
Auth, age 76, of Aberdeen, Md. He was born in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota and earned a degree
from Kent State University. Mr. Auth was a career
soldier in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank on
Lt. Colonel. He served two tours in Vietnam and
was a helicopter pilot and later transfered over
to the Corps of Engineers.
After retiring from the Army, he spent 15 years
working at Towson University. Richard was a
member of the American Life League and enjoyed
fishing, flying small airplanes and coaching his
granddaughters in swimming.
He was the husband of the late Theresa Marie Auth
for over 53 years. He was survived by his son;
brother; and grandchildren.
The family received friends at Tarring-Cargo
Funeral Home, Aberdeen, Md. A Mass of Christian
Burial was at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church,
Aberdeen, officiated by Father Samuel V. Young,
on Monday, January 5, 2009. Interment with full
military honors in Arlington National Cemetery,
Thurday, February 12, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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