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People Profile: Richard Buti

The Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years, 9 months AGO
by The Western News
| February 23, 2012 1:59 PM

Occupation: Co-owner of Gene’s Body Shop in Libby.

Tenure: “Except for four years in the Navy, forever.”

Family:  Wife, Linda, and daughter, Alissa of Libby, daughter Jeana of Beaverton, Ore.

Recognitions: Volunteered for 32 years with Libby Volunteer Ambulance.

Hobbies:  Hunting, fishing, enjoying the outdoors.

Richard  was asked to complete these sentences beginning with “I am ...”:

— “I  am ... an avid knife collector; it’s a sickness. ...”

—  “I  am ... proud of my service as a member of the LVA for 32 years. ...”

—  “I  am ... grateful for my tacky friends. ...”

—  “I  am ... thankful for my family and my grandson. ...”

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