Dick Rathjen, 77, succumbed to lung cancer, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. A self-made man who was kind, generous, and funny, he grew up in Bellingham, Washington. Upon graduating from Mt. Baker HS, he joined the marines and moved to San Diego, CA. He then worked for the Naval Audit Service for 35 years, becoming the Deputy Director of Naval Audit Operations. Upon retiring in 1997, he and wife, Trudy, moved to Hampton, VA. He enjoyed traveling and had been to all seven continents.He will be missed by his wife, Trudy; children, Greg and Lara, step-children, Micki and Rick, his brother, Phillip and his wife, Reva, sisters, Irene and Barbara, as well as 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 19, 2015 at 2 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of his life with friends. Interment will be at a later date at Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to either the Salvation Army, 5524 Va. Beach Blvd., Va. Beach 23462, or a cancer research foundation. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. 245 S. Armistead Ave. Hampton. 757-723-3191