Richard Clark Haller passed away on June 18th, 2026, at the Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Oregon, following a three-year battle with Lewy Body dementia. Richard was born in Portland, Oregon, to Charles Haller and Joanne Gothard. He was one of seven children, with two brothers and four sisters. He attended various educational institutions in the Portland area.

He is survived by his two daughters from his first marriage to Debra: Anna Haller and Cara Acohido. In 1996, he married Lois Haller, who brought three children to their union: Shannon Herrmann, Trisha Riggs-Schultz, and Nikolas Riggs. Together, they shared seven grandchildren: Christopher (son of Anna); Gabe, Kekoa, and Chloe (children of Cara); and Stacy, Jonathan, and Klarissa (children of Shannon). 

Richard was a kind and caring man a with a profound appreciation for the outdoors, particularly enjoying fishing and observing large birds of prey. He was also passionate about automotive mechanics and racing. Furthermore, he cherished time with his family, engaging in card games, and listening to music, with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones being among his favorite bands. After retiring as a chef he took up painting beautiful artwork. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Haller and Joanne Gothard; his brother, Roger; his sisters, Linda, Nancy, and Diane; and his stepdaughter, Trisha.

Richard is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lois Haller; his sister, Barbara; his daughters, Anna and Cara, and their respective children; his stepdaughter, Shannon, her partner Dan Courtney, and her children; his stepson, Nikolas; his in-laws, Janee and Pat Gutherie, Ken and Diane Paulson, and Larry Marxen and Sandi Tijerina; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on July 18th, 2026 at Richard and Lois' residence.