Richard Bentz Perry, (97), of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022. His wife of 70 years, Lula Whirley Perry preceded him in death.
He is survived by seven sons, Richard, Jr. (Connie) of Annandale, VA, Aaron of Summerfield, FL, Stephen (Joanie) of Palm Bay, FL, Andrew (Karen) of Clarksburg, MD, Christopher (Brenda) of Stephens City, VA, Victor of Kingsville, MD, and Mark (Michele) of Frederick, MD. He had 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Perry was born on January 29, 1925 on Trail Ave. in Frederick, MD, son of the late Harry Clay Perry, Sr. and Nannia Frances Bentz. He was one of 13 children and is survived by: Sue Wynne, Frances Kennedy, Roxanne Stewart, Dorothy Beebe, and Janet Bognaski; and preceded in death by Harry Perry, Jr., James Perry, David Perry, Lawrence Perry, Harriett Gartner, Virginia Federline, and Ruth Bowman.
Prior to graduating from Gaithersburg High School, Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in WWII combat operations in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from WWII in 1946, he was employed at DGS (District Grocery Store) as a meat cutter. In 1949 he was employed with the United States Post Office where he stayed until 1953. From there he went on to become a top salesman with Peoples Life Insurance for 13 years. In 1962, Richard opened Perry's Restaurant in Old Town Gaithersburg and operated it with his wife Lula for 22 years. After retiring from the restaurant, he returned to the United States Post Office until his second retirement in 1997.
Richard was a 32nd degree Mason of the Pentalpha Lodge 194; a past Commander of the American Legion Post 104; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9862; a past member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club; and a Charter member of the Montgomery Central Lions Club which he helped establish. Richard was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 27, 2022, at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. A private family internment will take place later in the day at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard B. Perry to Blue Ridge Hospice which helped provide care for him. Please sign the guest book at: www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
He is survived by seven sons, Richard, Jr. (Connie) of Annandale, VA, Aaron of Summerfield, FL, Stephen (Joanie) of Palm Bay, FL, Andrew (Karen) of Clarksburg, MD, Christopher (Brenda) of Stephens City, VA, Victor of Kingsville, MD, and Mark (Michele) of Frederick, MD. He had 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Perry was born on January 29, 1925 on Trail Ave. in Frederick, MD, son of the late Harry Clay Perry, Sr. and Nannia Frances Bentz. He was one of 13 children and is survived by: Sue Wynne, Frances Kennedy, Roxanne Stewart, Dorothy Beebe, and Janet Bognaski; and preceded in death by Harry Perry, Jr., James Perry, David Perry, Lawrence Perry, Harriett Gartner, Virginia Federline, and Ruth Bowman.
Prior to graduating from Gaithersburg High School, Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in WWII combat operations in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from WWII in 1946, he was employed at DGS (District Grocery Store) as a meat cutter. In 1949 he was employed with the United States Post Office where he stayed until 1953. From there he went on to become a top salesman with Peoples Life Insurance for 13 years. In 1962, Richard opened Perry's Restaurant in Old Town Gaithersburg and operated it with his wife Lula for 22 years. After retiring from the restaurant, he returned to the United States Post Office until his second retirement in 1997.
Richard was a 32nd degree Mason of the Pentalpha Lodge 194; a past Commander of the American Legion Post 104; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9862; a past member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club; and a Charter member of the Montgomery Central Lions Club which he helped establish. Richard was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 27, 2022, at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. A private family internment will take place later in the day at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard B. Perry to Blue Ridge Hospice which helped provide care for him. Please sign the guest book at: www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
Richard Bentz Perry, (97), of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022. His wife of 70 years, Lula Whirley Perry preceded him in death.
He is survived by seven sons, Richard, Jr. (Connie) of Annandale, VA, Aaron of Summerfield, FL, Stephen (Joanie) of Palm Bay, FL, Andrew (Karen) of Clarksburg, MD, Christopher (Brenda) of Stephens City, VA, Victor of Kingsville, MD, and Mark (Michele) of Frederick, MD. He had 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Perry was born on January 29, 1925 on Trail Ave. in Frederick, MD, son of the late Harry Clay Perry, Sr. and Nannia Frances Bentz. He was one of 13 children and is survived by: Sue Wynne, Frances Kennedy, Roxanne Stewart, Dorothy Beebe, and Janet Bognaski; and preceded in death by Harry Perry, Jr., James Perry, David Perry, Lawrence Perry, Harriett Gartner, Virginia Federline, and Ruth Bowman.
Prior to graduating from Gaithersburg High School, Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in WWII combat operations in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from WWII in 1946, he was employed at DGS (District Grocery Store) as a meat cutter. In 1949 he was employed with the United States Post Office where he stayed until 1953. From there he went on to become a top salesman with Peoples Life Insurance for 13 years. In 1962, Richard opened Perry's Restaurant in Old Town Gaithersburg and operated it with his wife Lula for 22 years. After retiring from the restaurant, he returned to the United States Post Office until his second retirement in 1997.
Richard was a 32nd degree Mason of the Pentalpha Lodge 194; a past Commander of the American Legion Post 104; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9862; a past member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club; and a Charter member of the Montgomery Central Lions Club which he helped establish. Richard was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 27, 2022, at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. A private family internment will take place later in the day at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard B. Perry to Blue Ridge Hospice which helped provide care for him. Please sign the guest book at: www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
He is survived by seven sons, Richard, Jr. (Connie) of Annandale, VA, Aaron of Summerfield, FL, Stephen (Joanie) of Palm Bay, FL, Andrew (Karen) of Clarksburg, MD, Christopher (Brenda) of Stephens City, VA, Victor of Kingsville, MD, and Mark (Michele) of Frederick, MD. He had 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Perry was born on January 29, 1925 on Trail Ave. in Frederick, MD, son of the late Harry Clay Perry, Sr. and Nannia Frances Bentz. He was one of 13 children and is survived by: Sue Wynne, Frances Kennedy, Roxanne Stewart, Dorothy Beebe, and Janet Bognaski; and preceded in death by Harry Perry, Jr., James Perry, David Perry, Lawrence Perry, Harriett Gartner, Virginia Federline, and Ruth Bowman.
Prior to graduating from Gaithersburg High School, Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in WWII combat operations in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from WWII in 1946, he was employed at DGS (District Grocery Store) as a meat cutter. In 1949 he was employed with the United States Post Office where he stayed until 1953. From there he went on to become a top salesman with Peoples Life Insurance for 13 years. In 1962, Richard opened Perry's Restaurant in Old Town Gaithersburg and operated it with his wife Lula for 22 years. After retiring from the restaurant, he returned to the United States Post Office until his second retirement in 1997.
Richard was a 32nd degree Mason of the Pentalpha Lodge 194; a past Commander of the American Legion Post 104; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9862; a past member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club; and a Charter member of the Montgomery Central Lions Club which he helped establish. Richard was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 27, 2022, at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. A private family internment will take place later in the day at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard B. Perry to Blue Ridge Hospice which helped provide care for him. Please sign the guest book at: www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
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