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Richard Lightfoot Obituary


Dec. 23, 1931 - Sept. 16, 2013 PLYMOUTH - Richard D. "Dick" Lightfoot, 81, a lifetime resident of Michiana and present resident of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 16, 2013, at 5:02 p.m. in his home of natural causes. Richard was born at home in North Liberty, Indiana, on December 23, 1931, the son of Nelson B. and Cecile R. (Day) Lightfoot, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Lakeville High School in 1951, and attended Ball State and Bethel College for four years. On September 20, 1952, Richard married Marilyn J. Huffman, who survives him. Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955 in the position of corpsman. He was employed by Shippers Dispatch from 1958 - 1980 as personnel director. He owned Kelly Tire Business from 1980-1987, and was employed as an instructional assistant for emotionally handicapped children in the JESSE program from 1988-1997, after which time he retired. His children are Rebecca S. (Wayne) Stockman of Plymouth and Jeff D. (Andrea) Lightfoot of Carmel, IN. Having a great love of children, he was dedicated to his grandchildren: Alan (Eutemia) Stockman of Greenwood, IN, Kristi (Eric) Kavicky of Memphis, TN, Katie (Steve) Bare of Plymouth, and Connor Lightfoot of Carmel. In addition he was blessed with getting to know his great-grandchildren: Rhebeca, Kael, Kaleb and Isabella Stockman, Jacob and Josh Kavicky, and Tyler and Caden Bare. He is survived by his sister, Helen Ruth Wiegand of Lakeville. His brother, Robert (Jean) Lighfoot of Lakeville, preceded him in death. Many nephews and nieces enjoyed his subtle sense of humor. Richard was forever an enthusiastic fan of Notre Dame football, Indiana University basketball, and followed generations who loyally followed the Cubs, and was very interested in his nephew's career as basketball coach at Bethel College. He was a man who loved his home, was a stabilizing force of kindness, generosity and knowledge about anything happening in society. Visitation will be from 4 -8 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services, officiated by Mike Lightfoot, will be on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan Road, Plymouth, Indiana 46563. Burial will immediately follow at the New Oakhill Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by members of the American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign War - Marshall County Post 1162 and D.A.V. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Memorials may be made to Bethel College Basketball Program, 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or to the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Notes of condolence and memories may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 18, 2013.
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