Richard William Auth

Richard William Auth, age 76, of Aberdeen on December 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Marie Auth for over 53 years. Proud and loving father of Michael "Mike" Auth and wife Rose of Perryville. Cherished grandfather of Gina and Maria Auth, of Perryville. Brother of David Auth of Seattle and the late Donald Auth. 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 of Lt. Colonel. He served 2 tours in Vietnam and was a helicopter pilot and later transferred 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. The family received friends at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on Sunday, January 4. A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Samuel V. Young was celebrated on Monday, January 5 in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen. Interment with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 12 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests mass cards be given in Richard's memory. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001