KELLOGG, Richard (Rick), Jr.

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Thursday, April 8, 2010 4:00 Richard "Rick" Kellogg Jr., 35, died Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mr. Kellogg was born in Canton, Ohio, to Deanna and Richard Kellogg Sr. He was raised in Canton, where he went to school. In high school, he was very active; he played baseball, basketball and was the senior prom king. He joined the U.S. Army and served four years active duty. He continued to serve his country as a National Guard soldier. After his four years with the Army, he attended and graduated from Kent University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He was hired by the Flagstaff Police Department in 2004. Upon completion of the police academy, he was immediately deployed to Iraq for Operation Enduring Freedom as a military police officer for the National Guard. Mr. Kellogg returned and served the community of Flagstaff as patrol officer, field training officer and motor officer. He was a decorated soldier and officer, receiving a number of awards. He was selfless in his life, and he was everyone's best friend. He had a very contagious smile and was always great with children. His hobbies include running, riding his motorcycle and enjoying fun times with friends. Mr. Kellogg is survived by his mother, Deanna Kellogg of Canton; and siblings Robert Long of Canton, Rebecca Moore (Edward) of Carrollton, Ohio, and Ryan Kellogg of Waynesburg, Ohio. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and his large police department family. His life has touched many and he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Walter Hebard donation account set up at Wells Fargo Bank, account No. 2273333449, the Jacob Slayton Scholarship fund also at any Wells Fargo Bank, or to the 100 Club of Arizona, 5033 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015-3203. A visitation will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Norvel Owens Mortuary Chapel, 914 E. Route 66. A funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Christ's Church of Flagstaff, 3475 E. Soliere Ave. Interment will follow services in the Veteran's Section of Citizens Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements.