In Memory Of
Richard E. Logsdon
1934
2020
Richard E. Logsdon
April 3, 1934 — February 27, 2020
Richard E. "Pete" Logsdon, 85, Carbondale, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Brookside Assisted Living in Overbrook.
Pete was born April 3, 1934 in Hartford, the son of Medford and Atha (Coghill) Logsdon. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars; retiring in 1973 with the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He later worked for the State of Kansas and United States Postal Service.
He was a member of the Albert Neese Masonic Lodge #248 A.F. & A.M. and the Arab Shrine.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and later became involved with Greyhound racing dogs.
Pete married Kimiko Arasaki on November 13, 1967 in Okinawa, Japan. His wife of 52 years survives. Other survivors include sons, Donald (Angelia) Logsdon, Carbondale, Kevin (Amanda) Logsdon, Shawnee; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son, Medford Logsdon.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Hartford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brookside Retirement Community.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Pete was born April 3, 1934 in Hartford, the son of Medford and Atha (Coghill) Logsdon. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars; retiring in 1973 with the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He later worked for the State of Kansas and United States Postal Service.
He was a member of the Albert Neese Masonic Lodge #248 A.F. & A.M. and the Arab Shrine.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and later became involved with Greyhound racing dogs.
Pete married Kimiko Arasaki on November 13, 1967 in Okinawa, Japan. His wife of 52 years survives. Other survivors include sons, Donald (Angelia) Logsdon, Carbondale, Kevin (Amanda) Logsdon, Shawnee; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son, Medford Logsdon.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Hartford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brookside Retirement Community.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard E. Logsdon, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Graveside Service
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
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