Jerry Lee Richards, 76, formerly of Fort Wayne, and more recently of Lake Milakokia, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 27, 2020, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cared deeply for his family and nothing made him happier than spending time with them.
Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, flying airplanes in years back, being in the great outdoors, and he had become talented at woodworking, having rebuilt an old hunter's cabin on his property in Michigan, complete with milling the wood on-site himself. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and was the resident snow-removal man for friends and neighbors in the U.P. Prior to retiring, Jerry worked in the diamond wire die industry for many years. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda; his sons Dan (Sonya) of Florida, and Greg (Maria) of Arizona; daughter-in-law Heather (Lee) Morris of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother Steven (Shirley) Richards of Pleasant Lake; and brother-in-law Jim (Marcia) Winkelmann of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther Richards; son Joseph Richards; and grandchildren Jesse Lee Richards, Jonathan David Richards, and Sarah Beth Richards.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling prior to that from 1p.m.- 4p.m. A memorial service will be held in Michigan in the coming months. The family requests that those who wish to honor Jerry's legacy make a concerted effort to visit his dear wife, Linda, who will be relocating back to Fort Wayne to a long-term care facility.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Schools. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, flying airplanes in years back, being in the great outdoors, and he had become talented at woodworking, having rebuilt an old hunter's cabin on his property in Michigan, complete with milling the wood on-site himself. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and was the resident snow-removal man for friends and neighbors in the U.P. Prior to retiring, Jerry worked in the diamond wire die industry for many years. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda; his sons Dan (Sonya) of Florida, and Greg (Maria) of Arizona; daughter-in-law Heather (Lee) Morris of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother Steven (Shirley) Richards of Pleasant Lake; and brother-in-law Jim (Marcia) Winkelmann of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther Richards; son Joseph Richards; and grandchildren Jesse Lee Richards, Jonathan David Richards, and Sarah Beth Richards.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling prior to that from 1p.m.- 4p.m. A memorial service will be held in Michigan in the coming months. The family requests that those who wish to honor Jerry's legacy make a concerted effort to visit his dear wife, Linda, who will be relocating back to Fort Wayne to a long-term care facility.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Schools. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Jerry Lee Richards, 76, formerly of Fort Wayne, and more recently of Lake Milakokia, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 27, 2020, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cared deeply for his family and nothing made him happier than spending time with them.
Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, flying airplanes in years back, being in the great outdoors, and he had become talented at woodworking, having rebuilt an old hunter's cabin on his property in Michigan, complete with milling the wood on-site himself. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and was the resident snow-removal man for friends and neighbors in the U.P. Prior to retiring, Jerry worked in the diamond wire die industry for many years. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda; his sons Dan (Sonya) of Florida, and Greg (Maria) of Arizona; daughter-in-law Heather (Lee) Morris of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother Steven (Shirley) Richards of Pleasant Lake; and brother-in-law Jim (Marcia) Winkelmann of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther Richards; son Joseph Richards; and grandchildren Jesse Lee Richards, Jonathan David Richards, and Sarah Beth Richards.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling prior to that from 1p.m.- 4p.m. A memorial service will be held in Michigan in the coming months. The family requests that those who wish to honor Jerry's legacy make a concerted effort to visit his dear wife, Linda, who will be relocating back to Fort Wayne to a long-term care facility.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Schools. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, flying airplanes in years back, being in the great outdoors, and he had become talented at woodworking, having rebuilt an old hunter's cabin on his property in Michigan, complete with milling the wood on-site himself. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and was the resident snow-removal man for friends and neighbors in the U.P. Prior to retiring, Jerry worked in the diamond wire die industry for many years. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda; his sons Dan (Sonya) of Florida, and Greg (Maria) of Arizona; daughter-in-law Heather (Lee) Morris of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother Steven (Shirley) Richards of Pleasant Lake; and brother-in-law Jim (Marcia) Winkelmann of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Esther Richards; son Joseph Richards; and grandchildren Jesse Lee Richards, Jonathan David Richards, and Sarah Beth Richards.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling prior to that from 1p.m.- 4p.m. A memorial service will be held in Michigan in the coming months. The family requests that those who wish to honor Jerry's legacy make a concerted effort to visit his dear wife, Linda, who will be relocating back to Fort Wayne to a long-term care facility.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Schools. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
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