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Richard L. Moeller

Richard Moeller Obituary

Moeller, Richard L. 82 June 12, 1930 Oct. 29, 2012 Rick was born June 12, 1930 and died Oct. 29, 2012. A graduate of Hillsboro Union High School in 1948, he went on to Oregon State College, graduating in 1952. Rick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country as an officer and fighter pilot until his retirement from the Reserves at the rank of Colonel. His second career, naturally, was flying commercial airlines. He retired in 1990 from American Airlines as a Captain. Then Rick returned to live at and operate the family farm where he grew up. He especially enjoyed raising cattle. Rick was preceded in death by Lois Maice, his wife of more than 51 years, in 2010 and a daughter Karen in 1975. He is survived by his children, Katherine, Sharon (Karen's twin) and Steven. He had 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 4265 SW Golf Course Rd., Cornelius at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. Gifts are suggested to St. Peter's or to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Oregonian on Nov. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Moeller

23 Entries

Here is my dad, Rick, with two of my kids years ago! (Ryan is now 14 years old and Jessilyn is 15.)

December 22, 2012

I had to get a picture of my dad as a farmer. This is him in his first pickup truck.

December 22, 2012

Christiane Payton

December 4, 2012

I met Rick when he sold me some hay for my sheep back in 2002. Looking back on it, it is amazing that we became friends - he thought cattle were far superior to sheep and I am a registered Democrat! But we had lots in common, including our love of agriculture, and Rick provided me with great farming advice over the years. He could be a gruff man, but he also had a sensitive side that was less apparent. Like that he fed a toothless old barn cat canned food and the story he told me of the heifer that lost her moo during weaning. I shall miss you Rick but I am sure that there are green pastures and good prices for cattle where you are now. And I shall think of you every time I see a contrail up in the sky.

Paul Scandlyn

November 13, 2012

I met Rick when I moved here in 2001 from Solana Beach, California. We got acquainted and discovered that when he was active in the U. S. Marine Reserves at Naval Air Station, Los Alamitos, California, I was active in a Navy Air Transport Squadron there. But, our paths never crossed while completing our reserve obligations. I will certainly miss Rick.

November 12, 2012

Rick will be missed by all who knew him. We will miss out talks about the cattle industry and which breed was best - black or red. Lunch at Marys is not the same without him.

Dale, Pat, Ed and Becky Gosselin
Hillsboro, Oregon

November 12, 2012

The members of the Washington County Livestock Association

Ann Hesse Gosch

November 9, 2012

My mother, Margaret Putnam Hesse, went to high school with Rick and then I got acquainted with him when I would visit St. Peter's when my uncle George was pastor. Rick was always friendly to me and seemed to have a nice sense of humor. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Dan & Sharon Visser

November 9, 2012

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sometimes he would come down to the beach with Marlene and Tom. He loved the salmon dinners. Treasure all your happy memories.

My Dad had a pretty cool car for awhile. I think he got rid of this car (one of the earliest Corvettes) when he got the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser stati

Steve Moeller

November 7, 2012

DAWN FABER

November 6, 2012

I love you all and I know this is a hard time for your family. Uncle Rick never knew who I was. One time he thought I was Frankie's girlfriend (Hahaha). He would always figure it out and say "Debbie's Girl right". I am so grateful for the times we were able to spend as family either at the farm or in California. Such a nice warm man. He will truly be missed.

Craig & Karen Monin

November 5, 2012

Our sincere condolences to Steve & Cory as well as the entire family. It appears Rick lived an full and long life!

Neil and Andrea Robinson

November 5, 2012

John 11:33 When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he "was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said "where have you laid him ?-referring to Lazurus " They said to him "Lord come and see. Jesus wept, So they said " See How he Loved him!

Jesus does love Richard and us all for he came into this World not to judge us but to save us. Our prayers are with the Moeller family . May Richard rest in peace knowing that he is with our Lord. All Glory be to our Father.

Richard Bryson

November 5, 2012

Wish I'd had a chance to know him better. Met him at my sister-in-law's wedding to his son. God bless him as he watches over us.

November 5, 2012

Rick was always a good neighbor. We traded some work, bought and sold cattle to one another, he cut and baled our hay for many years. I expect he very busy in God's green pastures. We'll miss him as a good friend, Skip and Sue Russell

Mary Jean Wheeler

November 5, 2012

You were an amazing man! You are no longer suffering but you will be truly missed by many..what an awesome "cuz":)You and my Bill are probably laughing over the time Linda's Bill fell in the pond at the farm:)

Randy Severson

November 5, 2012

Your father certainly had a long and honorably distinguished life, and has left a legacy in all the loving family that continues his memory. May you all find solace in that love.

November 5, 2012

Although I had never met Rick, I have been friends with his son Steve for many years. He must have been an amazing man to have raised such a wonderful son. My condolences to the family. Mary Pounds

Dirk Moeller

November 5, 2012

He was beautifully simple and predictable and perfectly flawed. It's why people related to him. My College friends greatly enjoyed his companionship at Oregon State tailgaters. He wasn't just one of my favorite Uncles, but one of my favorite people to enjoy a meal and a good time with. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Ann Hering

November 5, 2012

We enjoyed having Rick as a neighbor and friend in the Fern Hill Community Club. He will be missed. God Grant you peace and a great green field in Heaven! Your friends the Hering Family (Helen, Ann, Paul & Carol)

Semper Fi

Jim Maxedon

November 5, 2012

A man I always looked up to. I'll miss you, cousin! Love, Jimmy.

William Maxedon

November 4, 2012

A great cousin with an enjoyable sense of humor. He will be missed. Now he rests with the Lord.

Cory Moeller

November 4, 2012

Thank you for being such a wonderful Papa. My kids loved you so much. Thanks, too, for being an awesome father in law. We will all miss you. Thank goodness that we can find comfort in knowing we that we will see you again in Heaven!