Richard Van Loan passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Bridgton Hospital on July 26, 2022.

He was born in Troy, N.Y., on October 14, 1962, to Peter H. Van Loan and Patricia (Jensen) Van Loan. The first 10 years he lived in Connecticut until he moved to Auburn with
his family in 1972. He made many friends in the neighborhood known as the “Sunset Gang.” He attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1980 where he played football and basketball. He graduated from EMVTI in 1987 with an Associate’s Degree in Radiology Technology. He worked as a mobile X-ray technician for 12 years then transitioned to office equipment sales for over 20 years where he met numerous clients, most of whom became friends.

On September 24, 1994, he married the love of his life Nicki at Poland Spring Resort in Poland, Maine. They shared 30 years of true love raising two daughters, Shannon, 28, and Meghan, 25. Richard was larger than life, always with a smile on his face, witty with a great sense of humor, and gave the best bear hugs. He enjoyed golfing, sports, supporting his beautiful daughters, visiting family and friends, playing games and seeing live music of all kinds. He had a keen ability to strike up conversations and always talked about how lucky he was to have a loving devoted wife and two amazing daughters.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Nicki (Casco); two daughters Shannon (Naples) and Meghan (Haleiwa, Hawaii); his parents Peter and Patricia (Windham); sister Linda and her partner Richard Clarke (West Bridgewater, Mass.); two brothers Ernest, wife Patricia (South Berwick), and Mark (South Paris); nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his older brother David in 1985.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Brother Flecker’s Restaurant in Naples, Maine, 2-6 p.m. Donations can be made in his name to Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street, Suite #4, Bridgton ME 04009.