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Richard Longsdorf Obituary
Richard was a gentle man who served his country honorably for four years in Germany, where he met and married his wife, Evemarie. He was a loving, hard-working husband for 52 years.
He was a proud and supporting father to Michael (Charlene), Denise (Terry), Nick (Shannan) and adoring grandfather to Benjamin, Jennifer, Ryan and Korina.
You were the center of this family and it will be so hard to go on without you. May you rest in peace and without pain.
Cremation has taken place. Per Dick's wishes, there are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, please donate to the Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308-2011. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Longsdorf
Mom
March 16, 2011
This is my last message to you, just read all the entries from your children and I am so proud of them. You were, and still are, so loved by them. You were their best Dad and Hero and my partner for 52 years. It's so lonely without you. Thank you for loving me throughout your life and keep a place for me where ever you are.
My love to you, Mom
Jennifer Longsdorf
March 13, 2011
Granddad,
It's been an entire year already since you left us. I remember this time last year, when I was on Spring break from college, walking in the door after getting home from a hair and dentist appointment, only to find the house dark and tense and my dad home from work, even though it was only late morning. I knew it couldn't be good and immediately dropped all of my things, broke into tears, and said it couldn't possibly be true.
They say there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Even now, I don't think any of us have made it to this last stage. I still think about you every day, how life would be so different if you were still here with us. Just last night, I was watching TV and these two guys did a hilarious hand shake and I thought to myself, "Theirs may be good, but ours takes the cake." I've told Tyler a bunch of stories about you over the past year, as it seems that so many things that I do/see/hear remind me of you. You may no longer be with us in person, but you will forever remain in our hearts and memories.
There are so many things that I wish we could do one last time, but for now, I can only wish that you are at peace. We can shed tears because you are gone, or we can smile because of the life you lived. Our hearts can empty because we can't see you, or we can be full of the love that you shared. We can remember you only that you are gone, or we can cherish your memories and let them live on.
Love and miss you, forever.
Jennifer
Michael Longsdorf
March 13, 2011
Dearest Dad,
It's been a year already since that dreaded phone call.Not a day goes by without finding myself daydreaming about your life,all the good and bad.It still brings tears to my eyes remembering the time I knocked on your door and you were'nt there.I hate myself sometimes for not being there all these years and not being able to help you guys out around the house.At least your not missing much as far as the Ohio sports teams go,except the Zips.I truly miss you Dad,I wish this was Our Sunday phone conversation instead.Your loving son Michael.
March 11, 2011
March 11, 2011
Dear Dad,
A year now since you've been gone, now it seems like we're all thinking about you just as much as we were a year ago when you left us. I don't know if it will ever get easier, I still can't believe it, but I have accepted it, will alway's love you and you will alway's be in my heart and truly missed.
Your loving daughter, Denise
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Nick Longsdorf
March 5, 2011
Dear Dad,
It has been so hard getting through this first year without you. I have spent many days and nights remembering things like our many family vacations, playing all the different sports in our backyard and of course our winter pool tournaments in the basement. I really do miss those times and can't help wondering where all those years went. Speaking of years flying by, Korina will be a senior in high school next year and is doing very well with her grades. Mom is doing great with the house and yardwork. Shannan, Korina and I will be going there this spring to help with spring clean up and whatever else needs to be done.
My father/my friend, I will always love and miss you.
Your son, Nick
Evemarie Longsdorf
February 12, 2011
I went through 2 boxes of old pictures this week and it was really hard. Most of them were from your Army days in Germany and you looked so very young...lot's of "me and my jeep" pictures. Also many of us and the babies, I'm saving those. Where did the years go? Miss you, miss you - you should be here with us, Love you
January 11, 2011
Dear Dad,
It's been almost a year since your departure, still have a hard time accepting that you'll never be back, at times I think I see you, but it's just a vision. You would be NOT be happy with the Brown's or Cav's this season!!, you are very much missed and you would be very proud of everyone's work with the house and yard!, your loving daughter, Denise 1-11-11
November 5, 2010
Fall is here and the work is intense; I remember you riding the mower round and round and I helped with raking. Now I feel very lonely when I'm out there raking all by myself, wondering where you are. I miss you but try not to think about it too much, it's too painful. Not looking forward to the holidays - but Norma and I are going to your favorite "Open House" and eat a donut for you! My love to you, me
April 26, 2010
Dear Dad, it's been 6 weeks today, it's just as painful now as it was when you first left us, my heart aches for your little girl Marie, she misses you as we do, she cries at night Mom says. Your love for her was as strong as her love for you, she is in good hands now with Mom, I trimmed her nails yesterday, Mom loves her and Luna so much, we all miss you so much and we are trying to go on without you, I am taking good care of the yard and I know you would be proud! I wish you were here with us, it's so hard, your very loving daughter, Denise
Mom
April 26, 2010
After talking with your doctor I am convinced that you left us without fear or pain, and I am relieved to know it. But where are you? Are you watching us? I miss your voice and your smile, our times on the deck and our walks. You were my companion for 52 years and now it is lonely without you. Thinking of you, always
Michael Longsdorf
April 25, 2010
My Dearest Dad,
Thank you for being the quintessential father. I've always been jealous of how you were such a gentle and caring person. Your love for our family was truly unmatched; pure textbook. But your greatest accomplishment was the love you gave to our Mom. I never had to worry about the care she was getting from you, especially being far away from you guys for so long. That dreaded phone call I always feared happened and it's nothing like anyone can imagine. However, there are so many great times we spent together as a family that I will never forget, including the time we were playing a round of golf at Loyal Oak and you hit a robin on your drive. You were so mad about the bad shot, but everyone else was laughing hysterically. Also, the time you pulled us across the river up in Niagara, and the time we caught haddock off the rocks in Maine. Those are just a few of the many memories that keep coming back to me. I watched the Cav's play their first playoff game and it was hard. You just wanted a championship team and we always joked about the Cleveland teams. It looks like you're going to get your wish this time. At least you'll have a front row seat. Dad, you left us way too soon and my heart is still healing. Don't worry about Mom; Denise is doing a terrific job, and between Nick and I, we'll do as much as we possibly can. Jen is even talking about coming out this summer to help. You will forever be in my heart. I miss you sadly.
Love, Mike
Jennifer Longsdorf
April 12, 2010
Granddad,
It’s been nearly a month now since you left us. I still find myself thinking about you every day, wondering how such a loving, caring, friendly, funny, happy person could leave us so early without warning. I have pictures of you on my mirror in my bedroom here at school in Maine, and your plaid flannel shirt that Omi let me wear to do yard work in is hanging on my desk chair. That way you can see my beautiful beach house after all. I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I will always reflect on the many memories we shared together. I still remember our secret handshake after all these years. You’re the only one I’d ever share it with, and I wish we could practice it one more time. I still tell people about the time at Hinckley when you threw me by the arm (well more like launched me) into the grass because you couldn’t catch me flying down the hill on my roller-blades. And when we went to Duck, North Carolina for a family vacation and I put so many shells and rocks in your pockets that your bathing suit nearly fell down; you had to hold it up the whole walk home! And the time you let me ride the tractor and I ripped out the little fence around the garden in the back. And the time you let me light the grill (unsupervised!) and I nearly blew up the house because I left the gas on the entire time. And all the summers that we went to the Medina Country Fair, eating at our favorite stand (you with your cheeseburger and cherry pie, and me with my hot dog and either peach or apple crumb pie), and your french fries and my lemonade. And the times we used to sneak out to eat for lunch when Omi was at work, either to McDonalds, Sky Way, or Steak ‘n Shake (not Shake ‘n Bake silly). And how you were the world’s biggest kidder (haha). And the time we went to the Poconos and we ordered the same meal, except you shattered your tooth. And all the times we used to sit in the basement or in your bedroom and listen to the truck drivers on the CB radio. And how we used to play pool or video games in the basement. And the time you completely charred the hot dogs and sausages, to the point that they were black and hard as a rock. And the time when I had a bloody nose in your living room and your first reaction was to pull me outside so I wouldn’t bleed all over the new white carpet (silly little bug that I though flew up my nose). And the millions of times you, Omi, and I played the golf card game. There are just soo many memories, I could go on forever. I wish we hadn’t lived so far away so there could be even more memories. Visiting you and Omi every summer as I was growing up was my favorite thing and I always looked forward to it. It’s sad knowing that you won’t be around for my college graduation, or my eventual wedding, or to see the children that I will someday have like we had always talked about. But I know that you will be watching over us, and you will always be with us in heart and memory. I love you, Granddad, and miss you terribly. Rest in peace, until we meet again.
Korina Longsdorf
April 7, 2010
Grandad was a huge part in the family and it isn't the same without him being there when we visit. I know he is looking down at all of us and praying for the best of luck to come to us. I will always miss his sense of humor and his smile. He was the nicest, sweetest, funniest grandad anyone could ask for. He is loved and missed everyday.
Shannan Longsdorf
April 5, 2010
You were my other Dad and I couldn't have loved you more. You were the one who taught my husband about life and he shares that with his own family every day. You and I would always have a contest on who could tease each other the most and we always tried to out do each other. It just goes to show how much you loved life and lived it to the fullest. Something all of us should try to do. I love you and will miss you more than you will ever know.
Love,Shannan
Nick Longsdorf
April 3, 2010
I will always remember our Sunday phone conversations which somehow always led to this being the year the Browns make it to the Superbowl or the Cavs winning it all, maby this year dad. You were always such a kind and giving man. thank you for being there for me through the good and bad times, you will always be in my heart. I miss you so much. Love, Nick
March 31, 2010
I want to thank my Grandfather for giving me strength and showing me how to be a man. He was so honest, and overwhelmed me with his honesty and loving heart. I feel I have grown up a great amount over the years (I am 20 now), but find doubt in my heart that I could ever be as good of a man as he was. He loved his family so much. My mother and father and I, saw him once or twice a month for dinner. We didn't live too far away, but every single time we would leave, he would stand in the doorway watching us go... teary-eyed. I always felt bad when we would leave, because I knew he loved us so much (and I always felt the same about him). When I look at his generation compared to mine, I feel ashamed at times, and feel us young men didn't grow up as strict, and didn't learn how to be the kind of man my grandfather was. However, I am going to try my hardest for the rest of my time spent on this earth, to be a good man. That is the kind of impact he had on me, and that's how great of a man he really was. I miss his funny jokes and his compassionate smile. I know he is doing well in heaven and would like to see the family succeed and do well. So, I am going to try and keep being strong for my mother and grandmother. Life is hard, but he knew how to live it.. just like I am going to live it.. with my head up. I love you Granddad. (P.S. I watched your DVD "Crash" the other night.. it was really good! We always had the same taste! Haha).
- Ryan Arney (Grandson)
March 31, 2010
I am thankfull to have spent the last 23 years as part of the Longsdorf family. Dick treated me like his own son and was the best Grandfather to our son Ryan. He opended his heart and his home to me and every member of his family. He loved his wife Eva and his children Mike,Denise,Nick and he devoted his life to all of you and your families. He tauhgt us all lessons in life that we will never forget and we will all miss his cheerfull smile. My love and thoughts are with the Longsdorf family and I will allways remember Dick in my heart. Terry Arney- Son in law
Evemarie Longsdorf
March 29, 2010
It's been 2 weeks now since you've left me and I feel alone and filled with sorrow. But our children are rocks and keep me going. Thank you for growing old with me! Love you, Mom
Denise Arney
March 25, 2010
I miss Dad so much, it's difficult getting through these sad times, we have to remember the good, fun and joyful times when he was with us, Mom, stay strong! it'll get easier day by day!! Love, Denise
Jerry Senn
March 18, 2010
Mrs longsdorf, Mike, Nick and Denise, so sorry to hear about your dad. There are alot of good memories of him playing pool with us when everyone was hanging out at your house. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Robert Wirz
March 18, 2010
Eva and all the Longsdorf's
I will always remember the laughter, the (infamous) Sunday brunches that solved all the world problems,with our fruit punch frosty's-plus special additives, the garden and the puff pastries, the potato harvests, the parties at the end of Kibler, Most of all I remember Dick and your kindness and genuine good friendship along with a feeling of family. It was the little things that counted. God be with you and hold you close. Bubba.
Janice Gordon
March 18, 2010
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Janice Gordon Copley, Ohio
March 18, 2010
To Eva and family,
We were so sadend to here about Dick.As an old-neighbor and friend for about 17years on Kibler Rd.You were great neighbors.We had our laughs and some good memories!!Our thoughts and prayers to you Eva and family at this difficult time.
Joel,Phyllis and Rebecca Osborne
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
March 17, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Joanne Eisenhard
March 17, 2010
To Mike,Charlene and family,
We were sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Know that family in Conn. are keepipng you in our prayers.
Joanne and Mike Eisenhard
Charlene's Cousins
Peggy Weygandt
March 17, 2010
Eva and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I am not sure you remember me but I was married to Don Bowman. I live in Plano, TX now. Sorry to hear this sad news.
CHUCK & CAROL SNYDER
March 17, 2010
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
(LEE'S FRIENDS FROM RITTMAN)
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