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Dr. L.R. “Dick” Louden of Johnson City passed away at home on Saturday October 10, 2009 at the age of 76.

Dick Louden was born to Lester and Mabel Louden on July 8, 1933 in Monroe, Washington. He grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. He served his country in the Army. After his discharge in Germany, he studied at a German University where he received his PHD in Geology and Geochemistry. On April 14, 1963 he married Edit Toeroe in Germany. They settled in Houston where he taught Geology at the University of Houston. Dick worked for Dresser Industries, now Haliburton, and traveled to Russia, China, the Far East and Eastern European countries in his career. He also worked in Alaska, where he developed a system for recycling antifreeze.

For the past years, Dr. Louden and Edit have lived on their ranch near Johnson City.

Dick Louden is survived by his wife Edit Louden.

Per his wishes, Dr. Louden will be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.beckmannfuneralhome.com

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Beckmann Funeral Home