George F. Dettmann

George F. Dettmann died at the age of 80 on Aug. 17 after a long illness.

He was born on Feb. 27, 1933 to Fred W. and Wilhemena “Minnie” C. (Freese) Dettmann in Spokane.

He graduated from Ritzville High School in 1952 and was a honorary life member of the USAF air defense team. He served for five years with Detachment 1 4755th Ground Observer Squadron (ADC) United States Air Force. He also briefly served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge.

In 1983, he married the love of his life, Margo L. Hutson of California. Their loving marriage of 29 years together will live on.

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