A private memorial was conducted for Richard (Dick) Eugene Longan, who passed away June 8, 2007, in Oak Harbor. Born in Pittsburg, Kan. in 1938, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kathleen McPherson Longan, of the home.

Richard had four children: Timothy Wayne Longan, of Garnett, Kan., Steven Eugene Longan, of Big Rock, Tenn., Kelly Sue Moor, of Kansas City, Mo., and Keith Allen Longan, of Noel, Mo.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Guthrie Longan and Ruth Trout Longan, and four siblings, Juanita Bedene, Ralph Longan, Pat Guilhempe and James Longan.

Richard entered the Marine Corps in 1955 as an infantryman, serving for three years. He then entered the Army, serving one tour in Vietnam as an infantryman and two as a combat engineer. He went on to serve as an NCO Academy Instructor, Drill Sergeant, and NCO Academy Commandant. His overseas tours also included service in France, Germany and South Korea.

Upon retiring, Richard and his wife moved to Oak Harbor where he was employed as a civilian contractor in aircraft fueling operations for 20 years. He enjoyed crab fishing, mushroom hunting and creative cooking. Richard was an outgoing person with many friends in the area. He was respected as a man of integrity. He was a dedicated soldier, a loving father, and a cherished husband, who believed in duty, honor, country.