Chief Master Sgt. Richard T. Fagan, USAF Retired, age 88 of Mulberry Grove, IL, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born October 20, 1926, in Des Moines, IA, the son of James B. and Ruth H. (nee Hoover) Fagan. On November 25, 1947, he married Jean A. Wallace who passed away on September 19, 2013. Dick had a full life and was a proud American, devoting his life to public service. He joined the US Army in 1945 and served in the South Pacific Theater of operations at the end of WWII. He left the service for a short while and returned to duty in 1950, joining the 132nd Tactical Fighter Wing with the Iowa National Guard. He served with 30 years of service in the Guard with the rank of Chief Master Sgt., and was a full time Air Technician. In his last three years of service he accepted an active duty position with the National Guard Bureau in the Panama Canal Zone, acting as the Guard Liaison between the active duty and guard in support of Operation Coronet Cove. His leisure time was spent with his family, playing golf, bowling, and fishing. His retirement years were spent tinkering around the house and enjoying his grandchildren. Survivors include : Son – Michael L. (Amy) Fagan, League City, TX Daughter – Julie J. (Cynthia) Burgess, Mulberry Grove, IL Grandchild – Ten Great Grandchildren – Nineteen Sister-In-Law – Virginia Wallace He was preceded in death by : Father – James B. Fagan Mother – Ruth H. Fagan nee Hoover Wife – Jean A. Fagan nee Wallace died 9/19/2013 Son – Richard J. Fagan died 4/19/2002 Brother – Jimmy Fagan Local arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. Funeral service will be on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 3:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. Interment will be at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
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