Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Sep 27, 1957 - Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Ham. I didn’t know your husband but I do know your son Nick. We have spoke a lot as my husband navigated the same cancer that took your husband. I can relate to what you’ve been going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Pagin
September 18, 2025 | Acquaintance
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Rick at VanTil’s when we were teenagers. I saw him years later at Faith and helped care for him as a nurse at Community. He always had positive thoughts whenever I saw him.
Dawn Wester
September 15, 2025 | Crown Point, IN | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your families.
Ann Persenaire (Wilkening)
September 15, 2025 | Lansing, IL
Sorry for your loss
Adrian. Barb Van brussel
September 14, 2025 | Glenwood, IL | Family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you as you mourn the loss of Rick!
Jill Dyke
September 14, 2025 | IN
A good man and a great friend I will always remember all our good times together good bye old friend!
david kats
September 14, 2025 | Dyer, IN | Friend
Our paths often crossed at Lions Club events through the years. Lion Rick always greeted me with that wonderful smile, a firm handshake and a hearty "Great to see you; how you doing?" We would share the latest news . . . exchange views . . . and enjoy a few brews. What fond memories! Thank you to a great Lion . . . and an even greater guy. Rest in peace, my friend.
Dennis Halloran
September 13, 2025 | Calumet City, IL | Friend
"In loving memory of Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham"
A Single Memorial Tree was planted in a forest of great need.
James Churney
September 13, 2025
Rick was such a lovely person and will be missed at our upcoming Illiana reunion. He will be remembered there along with other classmates we have sadly lost and his classmates will be praying for you as you mourn the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
Valerie Koetting
September 13, 2025 | Merriam, KS | Classmate
Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham, age 67, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Ham, nee Gonska. Loving father of Cathy Ham and Nick (Holly) Ham. Cherished grandfather of Mason and Owen. Loving son of Doris Ham and the late Peter Ham. Dear brother of Lori (Dale) Evers, Dave (Vickie) Ham, Cyndee (Peter) VanVuren, Michael (Karrie) Ham, and Kevin (Emily) Ham. Rick was a former fireman for the Lansing Fire Department and is a member of the Lansing Lions Club. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Andy Nearpass officiating. Interment Memory Lane Memorial Park—Schererville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lansing Lions Club (P.O. Box 421, Lansing, IL 60438) or Elim Christian Services (www.elimcs.org).
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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