He was pre deceased by his mother and father Elizabeth and Harold Richartz and a step son Devon Matlack.
Harry is survived by his wife of 38 years Diane and his children son Scott Richartz, daughter Dori RIchartz Burke, step son Tom Matlack and son in law Eric Burke. Grand children Zachary Matlack, Courtney Matlack, Kailey Matlack, Gianna Matlack, sister and brother in law Joyce and James Thompson.
He was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the 1st Calvary in the Army. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and expert (m-79 Glo; sharpshooter (Rifle.)
He retired after 25 years as a Captain in the Camden county sheriff’s department of Camden, NJ. Beside many other duties he was in charge and set up there dive team before he moved to Florida in 1997. In Florida he also worked as a boat Captain for many years.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 5, 2024 from 11:00 to 1:00pm, with a service at 1:00pm and burial to follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens, 1501 South Kanner Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
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