LOYNACHAN RICHARD E

WO1 Richard "Studs" E. Loynachan was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/05/2012 at the age of 78.3
Lakeville, MN
Flight Class 58-1
Date of Birth 01/16/1934
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 33 TC CO in 62-63
Call sign in Vietnam THUNDERBIRD
This information was provided by Georgia Loynachan

More detail on this person: Richard E Loynachan, 78 Obituaries St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) - Sunday, May 6, 2012 Loynachan, Richard E., Age 78, of Lakeville Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Passed away on May 4, 2012. Preceded in death by parents Don & Gladys, son Mark, sister Barbara. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Georgia; children, Julie (Jim Wilson) Loynachan, Tony (Joann) Loynachan, Cathy (Jesse) Ruhmann; 5 grand-children and 2 great grandchildren. Dick was born on January 16, 1934 in Hampton, Iowa. He was a proud, 29 year veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea and Vietnam and an active member of the Apple Valley Legion Post 1776. Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S., with visitation starting one hour prior to service. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls. MN. White Funeral Home. Burnsville

Burial information: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN

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Date posted on this site: 01/11/2025