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Richard Hunger Obituary
May 11, 1919-April 24, 2012
SALEM -Richard grew up in Gales Creek, OR, and he married Genevieve Delsman in 1940. He graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in mechanical engineering before serving in the Navy during World War II. He then moved his family to Peoria, IL, where he began his career. Over the years, Richard designed earthmoving, logging, farming and oil drilling equipment. Richard also found time to be a Scoutmaster for 20 years in Washington, IL; in 1962, he received a Silver Beaver Award. He also found time for beekeeping and constructing hand-made wooden children's toys. Richard was preceded in death by his wife in 1987. He is survived by all of his children: Richard, Jr.; John; Jim; Carol; Janice and Joanne; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sisters June and Claire; nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial mass will be held in Salem, OR, on Tuesday, May 1st, 8am, at St. Vincent's Church, 1010 Columbia NE. Interment will take place in Ashland, OR, at 10am on May 2nd, at Scenic Hills Cemetery, next to his wife.
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Glen Baxter
August 2, 2012
Janice i pray for your family. iam so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember all the great times i had with your Dad and mom. I will truly miss him.
Stephen Crowder
May 25, 2012
We miss Richard and the family very much. I pray you find peace in this time of loss.
Carolyn Steiner
May 1, 2012
Sorry for your loss, we heard while on a trip, our mother "Emma Meury Jensen" was so fond of Richard.
Our thoughts are with you
Tim & Carolyn (Jensen)Steiner
& Shirley Jensen
Elaine Clement
April 30, 2012
My condolences to you in the loss of a dear man. Dick was so kind to take my mother, Clara Albright, to Mass while living in Woodburn. He lived his faith!
Becky Bailey-Gosselin
April 30, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. I am a relative. I grew up in Buxton Oregon.
Becky Bailey-Gosselin
Claudene Hensler
April 30, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was a special kind of guy. He was always building something or coming up with protoypes for one of his inventions. To me, he was a big kid in an adult suit and I think he preferred it that way. I will never forget all the jokes he would make....wonderful man!
April 30, 2012
Our Father's knew each other for a long time and were good friends. Our sympathies are with all of you.
The Hensler's
Mary & Bob McCauley
April 30, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived filled with many milestones and accomplishments. Fond memories will help you carry the burden of grief. We are so sorry for your loss. Farwell Uncle Dick and God Speed.
M. Johnson
April 30, 2012
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort through reading God's Word and through prayer.(Psalms 46:1)
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