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Allan Degenhart Obituary
August 21, 1939 ~ September 20, 2025
Allan B. Degenhart, 86, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on September 20, 2025. Born in Yakima, WA, to Raymond and Susanna Degenhart, Al spent 62 wonderful years married to his wife, Carol. Together they raised four children: Wanda Zumwalt (Bob), Bill Degenhart (Shannon), Mark Degenhart, and Mike Degenhart (Debbie). He was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Al served in the US Army; he worked in the motor pool while he was stationed in Korea. He retired from the Washington State Department of Transportation, where he worked as a mechanic/supervisor. A lifelong car enthusiast, he was an original member and the first president of the Beach Barons Car Club in Long Beach, WA. He was also a lifelong blood donor for the Red Cross donating over 23 gallons of blood.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on October 2, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Red Cross or VFW.
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Dave Hamm
October 2, 2025
I WORKED WITH AL AT THE DOT ,HAD A GOOD TIME WITH HIM ,REAL GRATE GUY
Mike Stockton
September 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Al at WSDOT in the shop for years. Always up for a joke, he was a good guy and I will miss him. Carol, Mark, and Mike prayers to you. Mike Stockton
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