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Richard Longenhagen Obituary
Richard Dick Longenhagen, Sr. of North Catasauqua, went to Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 23, 2014. Born February 18, 1934 in Granby, Quebec, Richard was the son of the late John and Marie (Gray) Longenhagen. Richard was the loving and faithful husband of Kathleen Kathy (Harrity) Longenhagen for over 58 years. He was an insurance agent and estate planning advisor with New York Life Insurance Company for nearly 35 years. Prior to that, Richard was the branch manager of Personal Thrift (Kentucky Finance) Company of Allentown. Richard was a wonderful father of seven, grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of four (happily and anxiously expecting his fifth). He was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church of North Catasauqua. A proud member of the Viking Band, he graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1951 and attended Penn State University main campus to study music and liberal arts. Dick was a multi-instrumentalist and recording artist playing mostly saxophone, clarinet, piano and drums in various concert, marching, and swing bands in his early lifetime. He loved performing for his family and friends whenever he was able. A long time member of Knights of Columbus of Allentown, former North Catasauqua Boro Councilman, and current President of the Allentown Lions Club, Richard was always supporting and helping others. He was a kind, giving, sharing and intelligent individual, always doing favors or offering his services, often asking nothing in return. He helped with various community events, hosted, funded and performed Christmas Carols for the Allentown Lions Club Childrens Christmas party for years.Dick was a one of kind gentleman and friend to many people in the Lehigh Valley and abroad. He will be missed by his family, community, fellow parishioners and clients. Survivors: In addition to his wife Kathleen, Richard will be lovingly remembered by daughters, Diane Marie Milia (wife of Philip Sr.) of Catasauqua, Lynn Sharon Kindt (wife of Douglas) of Nazareth, and Shelia Dawn Sobeski (wife of Robert) of Chantilly, VA; son, Richard Joseph Jr. of Catasauqua, (daughter-in-law Debora of Kutztown), Marc John (husband to Regina) of Catawissa, Glen Eric (Husband of Patricia) of North Catasauqua, and Greg Kenneth (husband of Liz) of Fort Meyers, FL; his adoring grandchildren, Philip Jr. and Lauren, Allison, Michele and Kristin, Douglas, Katie, Emily, Hailey, Grace and Rachel, Meghan and Madison, Eric and Scott, Liza Jayne and Jack, Bobby, Maggie and Laura.; loving great-grandchildren, Max and Vivian, Ryan and Michael; Richard is also survived by sister, Kathy Proday; and sisters-in-law, Pauline Longenhagen and Jean Longenhagen. Richard is predeceased by brothers, Dr. John B. Longenhagen and Robert G. Longenhagen; and sister, Marie D. Longenhagen. Services: Calling hours Sunday, January 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at ODonnell Funeral Home, North Catasauqua and Monday, January 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Catholic Mass beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, North Catasauqua. Contributions: Contributions can be made to Allentown Lions Club. www.allentownlions.com
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Love, Shelia
January 21, 2023
Continue to miss you each and every day. Would love to hear your opinions on all that is happening in our world. No one showed human kindness - more kind than you! Love you Dad
Shelia
March 7, 2021
Hi Dad,
I know you continue to be with me always. Thank you for that .. although I continue to miss you tremendously. Love,
Shelia
Kris H
January 27, 2016
January 23, 2016 Very sorry for your loss Glen, you two must have had an awesome bond, not many have that. Treasure the memories you have. Keeping your family in my prayers, even though it has been two years the heart ache never goes away. God Bless.
January 27, 2016
January 23, 2016 Daddy you are forever in our hearts.. and always in our thoughts .. we love you and miss you more than words could ever say...
Love Diane
Cousin Mary
January 27, 2016
January 23, 2016 We ,miss Him also He was a great guy .
January 27, 2016
January 23, 2016 I will always remember Richard harmonizing White Shade of Pale, playing his psychic pranks and giving me well needed financial advice. Rest In Peace.
Dave Knerr, East Hartford, CT
November 25, 2015
Hi Daddy.... You are loved and missed so much... Yesterday was your 60th Wedding Anniversary. I know you looked down upon her all day.. with your loving eyes... as you always did. Your love of family and what you modeled and lived is with all of us.. We all are taking care of mother.. just as you took care of all of us.. Love you so much.. Miss you so much more than you will ever know... Love Diane
November 3, 2015
Miss You so much more than you will ever know... I love you and think of you always... You are in my heart! Love you Daddy- Diane
Rick Longenhagen
September 22, 2015
Played golf with your first Grandson Sunday morning. and during the round I found myself missing you very much. Phillip said something you would always say after someone blasted a long drive! "Wow...that one's disappearing!
Immediately brought you right back to the course, playing with us. Miss you very much! Love your son Rick
June 15, 2015
Daddy, Thank You for being our Angel.... you have shown your presence so many times.. You are still missed so much our hearts ache every day... Love you... Diane
March 24, 2015
Daddy... I have so much I need to talk to you about.. and I miss you so very much.. Please watch over me.. and help me to make right decisions... You are loved and missed so very very much by all of your family.. and friends.. Love you Daddy... Diane
November 24, 2014
Happy Anniversary Dad. I know you are admiring your loving wife in a way that is more loving than any of us could ever imagine. I love you so much and miss you horribly. I don't think I could have ever been ready or prepared for such a loss like you. I miss you Daddy. I miss you so much. I wish we could just skype you right now. I wish you were here for New Years. I wish I could have helped you more. I miss you.
September 26, 2014
Oh... daddy I miss you so much more than you will ever know... my heart is broken.. and it aches constantly for you.. I love you so much.. your daughter Diane
March 7, 2014
Kathy and Family, We just learned of Dick's passing. We send you our sympathy and prayers for you well-being. Dick was an exceptional guy and he will be missed. May God bless you. Wayne and Debra Dubbs
Barry Krock
February 24, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family,
I was flabbergasted to learn today
Feb 24th of Dick's sudden death. I know you have opened your heart, letting God's Almighty presence fill it and comfort you for as long as you need, while getting through an extremely difficult time. Fortunately, you have a large strong caring family also helping you.
I knew Dick professionally and he always was extremely helpful servicing his clients. He will be missed by all who know him and may God be with you and your family.
Rest in Peace Dick. We all know you will be watching over your family from above. May God truly Bless you and your family....
Marilyn Wechsler
February 8, 2014
Dear Diane and Family:
May God comfort you with His peace and strength in these difficult days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you.
Love,
Marilyn
February 7, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.I remember your pleasant company and friendship during our years together at NYL. Please know that my sympathies are with you and I will always remember you smiling faces. God Bless and always, Lorraine
February 7, 2014
Kathy and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have so many good memories of our time working together at NYL. Kathy, you and Richard were always a beautiful couple who enjoyed each other and life. Please know that I am thinking of you at this time. Always Lorraine
Toni Zuper
February 1, 2014
Much love and light to your family. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the delightful mischief inherent to any face of a Longenhagen through days at Catasauqua High School. Blessings to each of you as this circle of life makes it's necessary transition.
Linda Pursell
January 31, 2014
Lynn and family, Just learned of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He walked this earth with grace and made such a wonderful impact on those he loved and those who knew him. He will be sorely missed. I pray Our Lord bring you Peace and comfort during this time. God Bless you. Linda Winkler-Pursell
Pat (Nelson) Kuhns
January 30, 2014
Diane:
Heartfelt sympathies to you and the entire Longenhagen family. May you find comfort in being surrounded by great siblings, children and grandchildren. Thinking about you and sending prayers for peace and strength at this most difficult time.
joe chimenti
January 29, 2014
just heard the news and am very sorry for your loss.my condolences to the entire family,,many many many fond memories...may he rest in peace...my prayers are with you all
January 29, 2014
To Kathy and Family,
Just found out today about Dick's passing. I was shocked and very saddened that he is gone. He was wise, always helpful and very kind. He and the entire family are in my prayers
God Bless You,
Vern Scandola
MaryAnn Dean
January 28, 2014
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He will be fondly remembered by myself and my mom. I am glad to have been able to see him this summer and see his smile that always had me smiling right back. My memories of the family will continue as I know yours will. Our loved ones are forever in our hearts with memories of so much life that they continue to live on. May you be at peace and may GOD bring each of you comfort knowing that one day you will be together again. I know my Uncle Bob, his brother was there to greet him. Another good man that always made me smile. I am glad to say I knew Dick and shared those smiles and laughter.
January 28, 2014
To the Family
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Shirley Buck (Holota)
Michael Murphy
January 28, 2014
I am terribly sorry for you loss. I did not personally know Mr. Longenhagen but have had the pleasure of knowing his daughter Shelia. Just from knowing her, it is clear that he was a great person. The world is surely a little less bright with his passing.
Joe Gray
January 27, 2014
Kathy and entire Longenhagen family. I was so sad to hear this news. I remember Dick as such a lively individual, always caring for others and having a great sense of humor. He always made the family picnics so much fun due to his gregarious nature. All of us Gray's have many fond memories of Dick/Dad. Here's wishing you warm thoughts to fill a tremendous void, and pray that you find solace in lasting memories of such a wonderful person. He left a great impression on all of us. In deepest sympathy. Joe
Debbie Bossert
January 27, 2014
Kathy and Family
We hope our expression of sympathy will help provide you with some comfort at this difficult time. We are thinking of you and have only fond memories of Dick.He was a wonderful family man and hope that those memories will ease your sorrow. Rest in Peace
Ernie and Debbie Bossert
Randy Hartranft
January 27, 2014
To the Longenhagen family
I was saddened to hear of Rickards passing. I always enjoyed talking him and Kathy at the office and on the trips we had with NY Life. Please know we will keep you in our prayers.
Deborah Bridges
January 27, 2014
Diane and Family,
Our prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in the loved ones around you, and all the friends that have been inspired by your Dad.
Old Friends with Memories,
Deborah and Christopher
Spence Pierce
January 27, 2014
Kathy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dick was my 1st boss and he taught me the most basic business principle-treat people with respect and thoughtfullness and they will be a long time customer. He will be truly missed by many.
Wayne weinhofer
January 27, 2014
To the Longenhagen Family,My condolences & prayers go out to all of you.Could not have better neighbors growing up.Mr, Longenhagen was always a pleasure to be around.Kathy & family my heart goes out to all of you.May he rest in peace. Wayne
Anne Holena
January 27, 2014
To the Longenhagen Family...My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband/father. May prayers and angels bring you peace in your hearts at this very sad time.
Terri Eder (Knerr)
January 26, 2014
Shelia and Family,
I am saddened by your loss. Be there for each other, now and in the years to come. You are all in my prayers.
Treena (Smith) Haggerty
January 26, 2014
The Longenhagen family, God bless you all through this very difficult time. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. The Smith family grew up with the Longenhagens in N Catasauqua. My father Roy Smith passed away one year ago on January 5th. I can only tell you that life has changed forever. My dad was awaiting your dad's entrance into heaven and greeted him with open arms. Friends and neighbors again. Mr Longenhagen you will be greatly missed by all.
Florence Longenhagen (Starita )
January 26, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, my deepest condolences the Lord is with you. GOD bless you all. Flo
January 26, 2014
Dear Diane and Family
Sorry for your loss. He was such a great man. Our paths first crossed when he and Bob were North Catasauqua Councilmen. So many times at St. Lawrence Church Events. Then our sons Phil and Ryan became classmates and friends. We will keep your Mom and the rest of your large wonderful family in our prayers. I am sure Dad is watching over all of us from heaven the same as he watched and helped all of us on earth. Love and Friendship - The Faustners - Bob and Joan
Larry & Bonnie Winch
January 26, 2014
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Reisinger Village Bake Shoppe
January 26, 2014
Kathy and Family,my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dick,the world is a better place because of him,and his legacy will continue through the wonderful family he left behind.Memories not tears will carry you all through this time of remembering a special guy.
Robert Nickisher
January 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Wolfe
January 26, 2014
I have fond memories of Richard, a true gentleman and a loving husband and father of a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Longenhagen clan.
DiAnne Galm
January 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Words fall short at this difficult time. You Father left behind a tremendous legacy in his children, grandchild and great grandchildren. His memory will live on in each of you. He was a kind and wonderful man. May your memories of him ease the pain of his loss.
Kevin Boyle
January 26, 2014
Longenhagen family,
May the days and weeks to come be filled with joyous memories of the loving, caring soul he was to all who loved and knew him. Prayers for you all. Peace be with you Mr. Longenhagen
Marilyn Muller
January 26, 2014
Longenhagen Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Muller
Jim Scheirer
January 26, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Longenhagen family. Some of the nicest people to be around growing up in North Catty.
May all the memories of your father comfort you at this time.
January 26, 2014
Stoags and family sorry to hear about your Pops....thinking of you during this difficult time. scott fraley and family
January 25, 2014
I wish to send my condolences to the family. Tom Kutz
Gary Pontician
January 25, 2014
To the entire Longenhagen Family, it was a great pleasure to know Mr. Longenhagen for 40+ yrs. He was an absolute great man, and great supporter of the musical arts and theatre. He will be truly missed, but I'm sure he will take charge of something In heavan. Prayers and thoughts to the entire family.
Tony Almazan
January 25, 2014
To the Longenhagen family, I am very sorry for your loss. Peace and love to you all.
Irene Mast
January 25, 2014
Diane and Family,
My thought's and prayers are with you and your family.
May God grant your father eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him.
darci monahan-gogle
January 25, 2014
Shelia and family. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Keep remembering all the happy memories
January 25, 2014
To the entire Longenhagen family- Please accept my very deepest sympathy upon the loss of dear Mr Longenhagen. My thoughts and prayers are most definitely with you all at this most difficult time. With prayers, Millie Wescoe
Susan (Schoeneberger) Aluma
January 25, 2014
Kathy, Diane, Lynn and the entire family, my sincere sympathy at this sad time. May your fond memories of your husband and father bring you comfort.
Shauna Frink
January 25, 2014
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family! As you so graciously remember me over all these years, I send you all my prayers during this time of sympathy!
Shauna Frink (Ft. Myers, Fl
Florence Longenhagen (Starita)
January 25, 2014
Kathy, my prayers are with you and your family .
Evelyn Strauss
January 25, 2014
So very very sorry. With my love and condolence to the entire family.
Michele Harley
January 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you.
Kristen (Bond) Bloszinsky
January 25, 2014
Shelia and entire Longenhagen family, So sorry to hear of your father's passing, and thinking of you during this most difficult time. He lives on in all of your beautiful hearts. "Think of him as the same, I say - He is not gone, He is just away" JW Riley...
Terry and Donna Zimmerman
January 25, 2014
Marc,Regina and family...so very sorry for your loss. God bless.
Whetherly Gharzouzi
January 25, 2014
Kathy and family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of such a caring person. We will always remember his smile and how caring Dick was. The Gharzouzi Family
Lisa Onkotz
January 25, 2014
Dear Longenhagen family, I send my deepest love and sympathy out to you all. I have such fond memories of Dick...he was such a wonderful, kind man and you were all like my second family as I was growing up. I will keep the entire family in my thoughts and prayers as you struggle to cope with his physical absence from your lives, but spiritually he will be with you always. Much love, Lisa (Zerfass) Onkotz.
January 25, 2014
My condolencesto Kathleen and the rest of the Longenhagen family
Gene Rafferty
CCHS Class of 1951
Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Louise Oswald
January 25, 2014
Dear Longenhagen Family;
Sometimes feeling go to deep for words, and this is one of those times. I can only hope you all know how deeply sorry I am and how much I care. I hope you will find comfort in all the special memories you have created as a family over the years. He was a great man.
Tommy and Meg Kern
January 25, 2014
To the Longehagen family, love and prayers from Meg and I. God bless your family.
Ellen Williams
January 25, 2014
To the Longenhagen Family--the beauty of a life well-lived never dies...it continues to embrace and inspire us.
Although he is now beyond the reach of your arms, your loved one will always be within the embrace of your never-ending love.
With fond and loving memories -- yours in peace...Ellen
Linda Kellerman (Hoffman)
January 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincere sympathy to all.
Mark Moats
January 25, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to the Longenhagen family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very good man and I have fond memories of him as a child in North Catty he was always very funny and entertaining. Please be at peace at this time and know he will always Love and look over you all.
Dennis Smith
January 25, 2014
To the Longenhagen family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as your Pop as he enters the Eternal Kingdom of peacefulness and rest. May the loving memories you hold within your heart help heal the hurt you feel during this difficult time. I know that your Pop will be with you all watching over you and guiding you as you move on.
Shawn and Lisa Hurley
January 25, 2014
Lisa and I are so sorry for your family's great loss. We feel very fortunate to have known him and to have witnessed the legacy of the loving family he created and inspired.
January 25, 2014
Dear Family, Our deepest sympathies go out to each and every one of you. Catasauqua and the St Lawrence Community was a better place because of "Mr Longenhagen". What a wonderful legacy he has in all of you. I have been down this road and although it is rough ,time does have a way of making memories easier to look back on. With all of our love. Laura Zuzic and the entire family.
Pat Stimpfl
January 25, 2014
Glen and family, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He is with the angels now. Our love and sympathy are with you at this difficult time. Mike and Patti Stimpfl
Diane Meeko
January 25, 2014
Thoughts & prayers to the entire Longenhagen Family ... from The Meeko Family ... long-ago neighbors! R.I.P. & say "Hello!" to OUR Family members also!
Fran & Woody Rohrbach
January 25, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, Fran and I send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time in life. Please know and rejoice that Richard is in good hands in the arms of the Lord and in a better place. He will be missed. We are vacationing in Florida for a few months and will not be able to attend the services. Please know that you are in our thiughts.
David Knerr
January 25, 2014
Kathy and family,
My family is with you at this most dificult time. You and Dick were always parents to me growing up and I will always cherish the lessons you have imparted to me. Dick was a love man and We will miss him dearly. David, Wilma, Chris, Francesca, Michael and Katie Knerr
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