Richard Lee Streitberger

Richard “Dick” Streitberger, age 84, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at PeaceHealth Hospital in Vancouver, Washington. He was born on November 15, 1940, in Corvallis, Oregon, and grew up in Myrtle Creek, Oregon with his parents, Virginia and Otto Streitberger. After high school, Dick began working at the lumber mill in Roseburg, Oregon before moving back to Corvallis, where got married to Connie Whiteside and started a family with two sons, Lonnie and Scott. This marked the start of his long and dedicated employment with NW Natural. Then a transfer to the Tualatin facility led the family to settle in Beaverton, where they remained until his retirement after 38 years as an Instrument Shop Repairman, ending a career, he took great pride in. After retirement, Dick moved in West Linn, Oregon, then Albuquerque, New Mexico, before returning to the Pacific Northwest to settle in Keizer, Oregon, for many years. Eventually, he made his home in Washougal, Washington, to be close to his sons. A proud veteran, Dick served in the U.S. Army, Oregon Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve for a combined 24 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was a graduate of Myrtle Creek High School and spent some time at Portland Community College. For many years he generously volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, and he was also a casual member of both the Elks and the American Legion. Dick cherished time spent with his friends and family. He loved chatting about life and the world around him, watching old movies (especially those featuring Elvis, John Wayne, and classic Westerns) attending car shows, treasure and bargain hunting at garage sales and antique stores, enjoying Mexican food, and simply being surrounded by the people he loved. He is survived by his sons, Lonnie and Scott; four grandchildren, Nicole, Kyla, Bodie, and Tobin; and three great-grandsons, Jayden, Liam, and Colton and his ex-wife Connie. Dick had a soft spot for animals and was rarely without a furry friend by his side. Over the years, his dogs Max, Buddy, and Chloe, and his big old cat, Clyde, brought him endless joy and companionship. Memorial donations may be made to one of the many charities close to his heart, including Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Salvation Army, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Oregon Humane Society, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Running Strong for American Indian Youth, or Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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Richard Lee Streitberger

November 15, 1940 - September 28, 2025