- Date Of Birth: August 5, 1937
- Date Of Death: November 16, 2019
- State: Indiana
Richard Lee Willard, 82, of Granger, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home in the comfort and love of his family. Richard was born on August 5, 1937 in South Bend to the late Raymond and Gertrude (Kolczynski) Willard.
On July 14,1956 he married the former Ilene M. Stalker in Mishawaka. Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Ilene M. Willard; three daughters, Susan L. (Terry) Oldenburg, Tammy L. (Robin) Oldenburg, Teresa (Kelly) Draft; also 4 loving grandchildren, Matthew (Jackie) Oldenburg, Amy Oldenburg, Alyssa Draft and Amber (Jake) Grimm; 1 great granddaughter Hadlee Whitaker and his brother Harry J. (Bev) Willard. A brother Tom Willard preceded him in death.
Richard was a steel hauler for Beck’s Corporation in Elkhart for many years, retiring in 1994. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1966. He was a member of the American Legion in Nappanee and a 50 year member of Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka. Richard loved to watch auto racing, especially NASCAR, with Dale Earnhardt his favorite driver. He loved animals and will be greeted by his faithful friend Fuzzy, who just passed in February.
