Richard Eldredge Siggens, 79, of Oak Harbor, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Island Hospital in Anacortes, following an extended battle with cancer.

Mr. Siggens was born in Evanston, Ill., on April 1, 1933, to Ray and Helen (Eldredge) Siggens. He lived in Park Ridge, Ill., from 1945 until 1984, when he moved to Washington state, living for a time in both Bothell and Arlington before moving to Oak Harbor. Richard was employed as a night watchman for the Museum of Flight and was also a 23-year volunteer for the Museum’s Restoration Center in Everett. He dearly loved this job and the people he worked with and referred to it as “one-half hobby shop and one-half social club.” Richard served his country in the US Army from 1951-1953.

Richard is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Cori Siggens of Oak Harbor; also, numerous nieces and nephews. The accompanying photo shows him with one of his best friends, Shadow, who passed away in February.

In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. Interment will take place in Lakewood, Ohio, at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the PBY Memorial Foundation, 315 West Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at website www.whidbeymemorial.com.