On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Richard (Rick) Longanecker went to his eternal home in Heaven.

Rick was born in Centerville, Indiana on August 10, 1953, to William and Kathryn (Lipps) Longanecker.

He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps and in the National Guard. Rick earned his ministerial degree from Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota, which is where he found the love of his life, Kayleen Glotfelty. They were married 44 years and raised four spectacular children.

He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, enjoying many activities such as hunting, fishing, and playing cards. Rick cared about people and was quick to laugh, which could be heard throughout the room. When he wasn’t caring for his family, he was serving his community as a local minister. He was generous to those in need and loved sharing his testimony and witnessing to others about the life changing love of Christ.

Rick is survived by his spouse, Kayleen (Glotfelty) Longanecker; four children: Amos (Angel) Longanecker, Alan (Lezlie) Longanecker, Cheri (Josh) King, and Chad (Laura) Longanecker; nine grandchildren; four siblings: Patty Cook, June Hines, William (Jeanne) Longanecker, and Emma Batdorf; and several nieces and nephews.

Rick was preceded in death by both parents, William and Kathryn Longanecker; and three siblings: Merle (Butch) Longanecker, Carol Ebersole, and Linda Johnson.

Services for Rick will be held on Saturday, April 8th at Abundant Life Church in Cameron. Family will be available for visitation and sharing of memories from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at Northern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Mar 29, 2023 10:33 am CDT