Richard Jon Scharnott, 46 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 11, 2010 at his residence.

Born December 1, 1963 in Ramsey County, MN he was the son of Richard P. and Nancy C. Scharnott.

Richard graduated from Cathedral High School, Duluth, MN in 1982 after graduation he served 20 years in the US Navy retiring in 2003. In 2004 he went to work as a Radar Technician for a Government Contractor.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Katie Scharnott of Orangeville, CA, parents, Richard and Nancy Scharnott of Folsom, CA, and sister, Paula Blaylock of Roseville, CA.

Family received friends on Monday, July 19, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

A graveside service will be held September 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's County Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.