Longanecker, Gary

Apr 10, 1934 - Mar. 4, 2009 

 Gary Longanecker Apr 10, 1934 - Mar. 4, 2009 Resident of Alameda Gary Longanecker is survived by his wife, of 50 years, Patti; his son Donald (Karen) Longanecker, Brentwood, CA; his daughter Lisa (Jack) Warner Fairfield, CA.; three grandchildren Jeremy Power, Amanda Longanecker and Michael Longanecker; his brother Kenneth Longanecker, Sacramento, two sisters Judy (David) Curtis, Alameda and Tina (John) McCune, Rancho Cordova and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Catherine Longanecker. Gary was born on April 10, 1934 in Lawrence, KS. He moved with his family to Alameda and graduated from Alameda High School in 1953. He served in the Army for two years. He later attended Oakland City College, San Francisco State University and received a degree in Business and Accounting from Armstrong College in Berkeley. He and the former Patti Conway were married June 14, 1958 at St. Barnabas Church in Alameda. Mr. Longanecker retired from the California State Compensation Insurance Fund after 30 years. He also worked in the Circulation Department for the Oakland Tribune for 20 years. He was past commander of the American Legion Post #117, member of the Alameda Elks BPOE, served on the Board of Directors for Franklin Media Credit Union and Marines Memorial Association. Gary and Patti took many trips and cruises, with Germany being their favorite destination. They also looked forward to their annual trip with lifelong friends from grammar and high school years.