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Obituary: Charles Longnecker

Charles Edward Longnecker, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Port Orange, Fla.

He was born in New Rockford, N.D. to Cleo and Alma Mauer Longnecker. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a real estate investor in Washington state.

He is survived by his daughters; Melody (Ron) Toussant of Burlington, Wash., Lisa (Jim) Rogers of New Smyrna Beach, sons Charles (Paula) Brady, of Burlington, Wash.; Curtis Longnecker of Mannessa, Colo.; brother, Ervin Longnecker, of New Rockford, N.D.; sister, Lucille Saldivar, of Anaheim, Calif.; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.