Michael E. McClung, Sr., 68 of Coupeville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes, at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. He was born on July 28, 1944 in Charleston, W.Va. to Boyd Ervin and Helen Maxine Rice McClung. He was married to Re McClung for 44 years, and they have lived in Coupeville for the past eight years after retiring there from California.

Michael has a bachelor of science from Hanover College in Hanover, Ind.; a master of science from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School in Claremont, Calif. He was a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, having served from 1967 to 1979. He was a Vietnam veteran and earned the Vietnam Service Medal, a Purple Heart, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and many other medals. After serving in the Corps, he worked in aerospace as a project manager and then as Director of Technology Systems at DayRunner.

Michael was Commandant of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1210 named after his daughter, Major Megan M. McClung, USMC and coordinator of the Toys for Tots campaign on the island.

He enjoyed trains, flying model airplanes, working in his woodshop and helping his beloved Re in the gardens.

He is survived by his wife, Re McClung, of Coupeville; son Michael Jr. and his wife Suzie; grandchildren Gabrielle and Nolan; sister Carol and her husband Alan, and; brother Stuart and his wife Becky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Steven and his beloved daughter, Megan Malia-Leilani.

The family would like to recognize and thank Dutch Strehle, the MCL Detachment 1210, and his many friends across the country who have offered help to the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Semper Fi Fund.

A proud Marine, a loving husband, a devoted father, an inspirational and selfless friend, a mentor, a scholar, a leader, a hero.

Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.