Richard Paul Auger

Richard Paul Auger, 88, of Kissimmee, Florida passed peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2025 in the company of his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia (Levesque) Auger.

Richard was born August 20, 1937 to Leo and Melina (Goulet) Auger in Putnam, CT. He grew up in East Boston, MA.

He joined the US Air Force in 1955 during the Korean War. He served for over 20 years including a 1 year tour in Vietnam as well as fifty three flight missions from McChord AFB, in Tacoma, WA to Vietnam. He continued his service in many capacities until his retirement in 1975.

In 1961 Richard met the love of his life at the Revere roller-skating rink. A short 6 months later, they were married and settled into their new life overseas in England to start their journey together. Their family increased by four daughters in the next 9 years.

After several stations in the US and abroad, it was time to retire in 1975. He moved his family to Salisbury MA to be near extended family.

Following his military retirement, he joined the Post Office and continued there for 17 years. During this time, he and his wife made many friends through the community and close neighbors, while enjoying square dancing and camping. Many weekends were spent with extended family hosting Sunday dinners, pool parties and various get-togethers. The Auger household was always a place for friends and family to gather.

In 1988 Richard and his wife made a commitment to become foster parents for children in need in MA. They fostered 125 children over 13 years, making a significant impact on many of these children.

In 2001, they made the decision to sell the family home in Massachusetts, set up roots in Brooksville, Florida and travel North during the summer in their RV. They did this for nearly 20 years until the last few years proved to be difficult with their age and health restrictions.

They recently relocated to Kissimmee, Florida to fulfill their dream to be closer to her sister’s family and Disney World.

He enjoyed ceramics and photography. He and Pat’s dancing abilities were the envy of everyone who saw them.

Richard is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Patricia (Levesque) Auger, his daughters Renee Soderberg and husband Adam Soderberg of Wethersfield, CT, Robin Deal of Rochester, NH, Roxane Jueckstock and husband Wesley Jueckstock of Litchfield Park, AZ, and Wendy Auger and partner James Breitmaier of Rochester, NH. Richard is also survived by his sister Sandra and the late Lawrence Tucker of Raynham, MA, half-sisters Patricia and Robert Allen and Barbara and Tom Lutzi, both of Florida, and half-brother Vincent "Mike" McClary of South Carolina. He is also survived by his grandsons Jeremy, Justin, and Jared Soderberg, John Mercer IV, James Auger, Derek Clark, Brayden Ferriero, granddaughters Elizabeth Mercer, Kristina Spinelli, and Mackenzie Clark and several great-grandchildren, Nova and Riley Soderberg, Jayce Mercer, Za’Kari Taylor, and Lucy and Josie Auger. He is also survived by his wife's sisters and their spouses; Margaret (Peg) and Paul Beauregard, Lorraine Beauregard, Lee and Richard Jodoin and Judy and John Drivas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to many friends from the Brookridge camping club, and their close friend, Jan Poulin.

Richard is predeceased by his brother and his wife, Robert and Nicoletta Auger, Brother-in-law J Paul Levesque and grandson Zachary Spinelli.

Services to be held tentatively on March 4, 2026, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.