Harold Lewis Longaker

Harold Lewis Longaker obituary, New Orleans, LA

Harold Lewis Longaker

Harold Longaker Obituary

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Harold Lewis Longaker passed away on March 18, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Bakersfield, California on December 9, 1938, to the late Judson and Laurie Longaker. Harold graduated the United States Naval Academy in 1960, then entered the United Stated Navy as a line officer. After being honorably discharged in 1964, he worked several years as an Electronic Engineer. Harold then went to Oregon State University, where he graduated in Oceanography. In the late 70's, he worked as an UN, Consultant to Venezuelan Government on pollution in Lake Maracaibo. After returning to the United States in 1982, he worked as a GPS System Engineer. He owns 24 patents and was an author of two books. Harold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lynn Longaker; his children, Dylan Longaker and Samatha Wriker; his five grandchildren; and his siblings, Christopher Longaker, Judson Longaker, and Lee Dooley. There will be no services at this time.
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