| Rudolph William Olup, 90 of Benedict, MD died on April 6, 2009 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
Born on May 4, 1918 in PA, he was the son of the late George and Martha Helms Olup. Mr. Olup was a retired Navy Chief who served during WWII and was a survivor of the sinking of his ship, the USS Wasp. After his Navy retirement he was a Burner Service Manager for Besche Oil Company for 20 years. He was a life member of the Benedict VFD where he served terms as the President and Chief. He also served as President of the Southern MD Fireman's Association. In 2005 he was inducted into the Southern Maryland Firefighter Hall of Fame. Mr Olup was also a member of Masonic Lodge and La Plata Lodge for 60 years. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church. His enjoyments were playing golf, bowling, boating, cruising on the Bay, and reading. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Family will receive friends to Celebrate Rudolph's Life on Friday April 10, 2009 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 where Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Thornley and Jerry Small officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Any departments that wish to assist can contact Chief 5 (R. Hill) at 301-440-0799. |
