Richard J. Field

1924 - 2016

Richard J. Dick' Field 1924 - 2016 Oceanside Richard J. Field, 91, passed peacefully in Oceanside, CA with family by his side. Dick Field and his wife Ann moved to Southern California in the mid-seventies where he continued his career in the automobile industry retiring in the 90's. He served in World War II on the European Front in 1944/1945 seeing action in Southern France and The Battle of the Bulge. He received multiple medals, awards and recognition for his service during World War II. Richard Field was pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Ann Field, and son Richard Field, Jr. He is survived by daughter Virginia Field, granddaughter, Rachael Lunghi of California, daughter-in-law, Jeanne Field, granddaughter Christi Field Woodcock, her husband Jimmy Woodcock, great-grandchildren Robert and Randy Woodcock, granddaughter Rebecca Field and grandson Richard Field III, all of North Carolina. An Honors Ceremony will take place at Ft. Rosecrans Military Cemetery as well as a Celebration of Life service. For information on services, please reach out to Virginia Field at ginnif@gmail.com or 858-774-7063. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to "The World War II Experience" at www.wwiiexperience.com.