While the world celebrates Giving Tuesday to support area non-profits, Door County is honoring the memory of a man who lived Giving Tuesday every day. Dick Egan passed away over the weekend at the age of 85. A summer resident since the 1950s, Egan and his wife Annie moved to Door County full-time in 1995 after he retired as the CEO of Little Rapids Corporation, a specialty paper products manufacturer based in Green Bay. The Egans became immersed in Door County, specifically in the community's non-profits. The couple sat on over a dozen non-profit boards, including HELP of Door County and the Door County YMCA. He also served in various capacities for the Door County Community Foundation, including chairman and secretary. Door County Community Foundation President and CEO Bret Bicoy says Egan was thrifty outside of his two vices in life: travel and charitable giving. His enthusiasm for Door County was infectious as he helped lead several causes that continue to impact the community positively. Thanks to Egan's generosity, Bicoy says Door County owes a lot to his friend, a debt that will be left unpaid.

Egan's wealth could be measured not just by dollars but also by knowledge. United Way of Door County Executive Director Amy Kohnle says Egan was one of the volunteers she inherited when she took the organization's reins 25 years ago. Kohnle appreciated his direct approach, especially in her early years with the United Way of Door County.

Kohnle was also thankful for her time with Egan as a Sturgeon Bay Noon Rotary Club member, where they took on challenges not just in Door County but worldwide. Egan and his wife were honored in 2016 as the Philanthropists of the Year. In addition to his wife, Egan is survived by his three children and eight grandchildren. You can read Egan's obituary by clicking on this link.

Picture courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home