Richard "Dick" Fertig

Dick Fertig was born on December 12, 1940 in Astoria, Oregon, to Lawrence and Henrietta Fertig and passed away on June 2, 2025 in North Bend, Oregon.

Dick spent his early childhood in Astoria before moving to North Bend where he graduated from NBHS in 1959. Dick married Jeannie Houston on March 24, 1962 and had two daughters, Janet and Staci. Dick was a career longshoreman with local 12 in the bay area before retiring. Dick was a member of the Sunset Classic Chevy, Route 26 and the Over the Hill Gang Car Clubs and each year looked forward to Cruise Oregon in his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Dick was a passionate volunteer firefighter with the North Bay Fire Department where he later became the assistant chief and then chief. Many advancements were made during his tenure that allowed North Bay to grow from a small department to a leader in fire and rescue.

Jeannie and Dick enjoyed traveling to visit their daughters and granddaughters all the while managing to meet his goal of visiting all of the NFL stadiums. Dick also was supportive of the activities that Jeannie and his daughters did.

He was a proud supporter of the Coos County 4H program as a leader in the Hauser Dune Riders 4H Club. He spent countless hours working in the arenas in Coos County. He could be found for many years patrolling the barns during the Coos County Fair and making sure that all the 4H members were supported and encouraged.

Dick is survived by his wife, Jeannie Fertig, his daughters Janet Fertig and Staci Eccleston (Jeff), his granddaughters Holly Mobley (JT) and Lydia Eccleston as well as two great grandchildren, Magnolia and Landon. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul Fertig and his sister Emily Fertig.

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