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Francis Rackett Bodine

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Birth	:	1 Jul 1924 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	10 Jul 2009 Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2819710, -76.4710770
Description	:	Francis R. Bodine of Lexington Park, MD died on July 10, 2009, peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife Julia Owens Bodine, whom he married on November 19, 1955 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD and three sons; Kevin Bodine, Dr. Ken Bodine, and Kurt Bodine, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings; Charles Bodine of Kane, PA and Barbara Callahan of Phoenix, AZ. He was a graduate of Kane High School in Kane, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University and a Masters Degree... Read More	Francis R. Bodine of Lexington Park, MD died on July 10, 2009, peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife Julia Owens Bodine, whom he married on November 19, 1955 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD and three sons; Kevin Bodine, Dr. Ken Bodine, and Kurt Bodine, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings; Charles Bodine of Kane, PA and Barbara Callahan of Phoenix, AZ. He was a graduate of Kane High School in Kane, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University and a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland. He had also done graduate work at Washington University and Duke University. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp for three years during WWII, after his discharge he completed his college degree. He came to St. Mary's County in February, 1952 and was hired as a Math teacher at Margaret Brent High School. In 1955 he was appointed Principal of the new 12 grade Leonardtown School. He worked as a school administrator until his retirement in 1984. He was very beloved by his staff and students. He was a member of the Leonardtown Lions Club since 1958 and served as president for two different terms. He helped organize and was the first chairman of the St. Mary's Crab Festival and served for many years in that capacity. During his retirement he served as a vendor for Meals on Wheels for 16 years. He was also very much involved with the poor and elderly in our county through his work at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He was a kind and gentle man, never critical of anyone. He enjoyed his family and his home in Town Creek. He was very knowledgeable about most sports and enjoyed golf and baseball. His most avid interest was reading. He was a member of the St. Mary's Historical Society and was very loyal to St. Mary's County. He had traveled all over Europe during his military days and later traveled extensively with his wife in the United States. He especially enjoyed the town of Fredericksburg, VA and went there frequently. Pallbearers were; Jack Hayuda, Bob Fares, Robert Hemieleski, John Woodburn, Pat Willinburg and Paul Rose. Honorary pallbearers were; Jim Trent, Tom Brien, Ed Fitzgerald, Thomas Sommerville, Ken Wible and Ed Siemarko.

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Francis Rackett Bodine's memorial is located at: Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, USA.
When did Francis Rackett Bodine death?
Francis Rackett Bodine death on 10 Jul 2009 in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 38.2819710
Longitude: -76.4710770

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