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Derrick W. Rich, 43, Lafayette, passed away at St. Elizabeth East, Jan. 16, at 8:45 p.m. Derrick was born on September 3, 1969, at Home Hospital, to Dona S. Moyer and Donald W. Rich.
He is survived by his two children; Samantha Rich, and Joseph Rich, both of Lafayette. Also his stepdaughters, Winter and Autumn Hocquard, Heather Evans and Michelle Osborne all of Crawfordsville.
Derrick loved his family and friends more than anything. He was a very talented guitar player, an interest that he shared with his son Joey. He was also very good with computers and enjoyed music from Iron Maiden and Metallica, the Eagles and Black Sabbath. He was a rocker at heart but knew what was most important in life; his family. He worked at Halstead Drywall for 26 years and he loved his job. Derrick was not a serious man, which was why a party in honor of his memory had been held for him; with the attire being Iron Maiden t-shirts.
Still living are all of his children; his mother Dona Moyer and stepfather Danny Long of Lafayette; and his 6 living siblings, Robin Heaberlin of Greenwood, Tracey Osborne of Greencastle, Rhonda Swisher of Philadelphia, Tenn., Brandy Baltier of Denver, Colo., Jesse Rich of Las Cruces, N.M., and Roy Rich of Frankfort. He had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, whom he loved very much.
There will not be a funeral but a memorial, with the spreading of his ashes will take place in the next couple of weeks. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Rich; and his brother Donnie.
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Sambo
January 19, 2026
Thanks dad. I love you
Your bratty kiddo
January 19, 2025
Hey dad
ThankS for keeping your grandson and I safe always...but especially in our car accident...I know you love us. But you knew it wasn't time. I know that was you. I love you dad.
Mona Montgomery-Dipley
January 19, 2025
Derrick will never be forgotten. Everytime I drive through Pine, AZ, I remember the fun adventures we had, with Derrick as a teenager and his sisters. Absolutely some of our best times! Sending my heartfelt love to his mother, Dona and family.
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Samantha Rich
February 6, 2020
I miss you bad today dad
Tracey Osborne
August 31, 2018
❤
louis waggoner
August 30, 2018
I miss you my best friend my brother
your daughter
July 17, 2016
Dad...its Sam..I miss you so much. My heart is so heavy. I just wish I could see you even if its just one more time.
Tracey Osborne
December 4, 2014
Take care of dylan bro
sambo sunshine baby girl
November 7, 2014
Hay daddy. Its ur baby girl sambo. Your granddaughter is 6 months old. Shes beautiful and perfect. I wish you could meet her. I got married to a man his name is Lars you would really like him dad. We have been crazy about eachother for a few years he reminds me of you hes sweet and caring and always makes me laugh. I miss you a lot its really hard to not be able to call you. I miss you and I love you daddy. Why does this have to be so hard... :'(
sambo
March 12, 2014
Hey dad. Having a hard time tonight..just thinking about the good times but makes me sad because I wish I would of had more. It feels like I got the crappy end because I was use to you being there and then u were so unexpectedly gone:/ its kinda crappy cause I could of been there more but of course you never think your time is running short. I guess I have to settle for the memories..and I can pass those on to my daughter. I miss you daddy I love you
sambo
February 15, 2014
Howdy dad! Not getting married. We decided that it would be nice but nothing is wrong holding off for a while. We just want to focus on the baby. She's moving soooo much lol. When she moves and kicks I tell Devin and he gets excited but as soon as he puts his hand on my belly she quits. I think he takes it personally but I think of it as she's teasing him lol. We changed her name to Danielle Mae. Call her Dani for short. Devins blood grandpa and my paw paw are Danny lol that's why we picked it:) She's already got an attitude and she ain't even born. She will kick hard and when I say quit it she kicks harder and I feel like your looking down on me laughing your butt off. Lol I think were gonna have our hands full but mom did a good job and you did a good job so I think we will be ok. Me and Dylan have been talking about you a lot. The fact your gone gets to him just as bad as it gets to me. I still have crying spells and wish you were there to hold me or at least make me laugh:) plus I'm a million emotions into 1 so that doesn't help. I miss you like crazy daddy. I think of you when I have money lol I think of you when I see family guy or futurama on tv, I think of you when I see a father and daughter out in public..it gets to me and I just pray for comfort. Dani is gonna know her grandpa and how awesome he was. And she will not be musically challenged like I was lol. I love you daddy
little sambo
January 23, 2014
Hey dad I'm not getting married June 22nd I'm looking at about February or march. I'm having a baby:) A little girl were naming her Alasynn. She kicks ALL THE TIME! She's due on April 18th. She kicks when I play hotel California. She kicks like crazy. I wish you were here with me and could meet her when I do and talk to her. I'm gonna be 23 soon. On the 28th...ill give you 10 bux if u give me 20...hehehe...i love you daddy...i miss you
Robin Heaberlin
October 27, 2013
I love you Derrick. My brother my friend... Life is so hard with out you in it:..(
October 25, 2013
i love and miss you so much
Your daughter Sambo
July 16, 2013
Hay dad its been 6 months since your left us.. and Daddy guess what? I'm getting married!! June 22,2014. I got a dress already so I wouldn't have to worry about it later on. It's really pretty dad. I wish I could have you walk me down the aisle daddy..but I'm going to carry a picture of you with me down the aisle so at least your picture can be there with me. I miss you dad I still can't believe your gone..it doesn't feel real but it is and there's nothing I can do but try to heal...people tell me I need to move on but it really isn't easy..some days are better than others but sometimes it just feels like a dream and I'm still waiting to wake up and be next to your hospital bed seeing you get better..I keep waiting but the more I wait the more reality sinks in...I still need u dad and I never will stop loving you, missing you or wishing I could see u one last time...I look at your pictures and see your face and wonder why I couldn't see how sick you were...why didn't I try and help...but then again there's nothing I could do to change it...I love you daddy..please know that.. I'm not angry at you anymore daddy I love you
Sunshine Baby girl
May 11, 2013
Hay daddy:) how are ya doin up there? im ferting a little better each and every day. I got a job daddy. It's Walmart I'll be starting next week. I'm really excited. I wish you could come see me at work of course I'm working night shift but it something I can get some money saved up. Gosh I think about you almost every day and it kills me that your gone. But ik that your probably in a hell of a better place than this. Daddy I think I found the boy I'm gonna marry! But since Justin timberlake is married I guess I'll marry devin! Ha jk. We want to wait for a couple years first but he's the one daddy I wish you could of met him. I love you daddy:)
Tracey
May 5, 2013
I love you so much and miss you so much, funny how robin just posted! I almost called you yesterday to remind you to call mom on her bday then I remembered, I couldn't, then I cried. Will I ever stop?
your sister Robin
May 4, 2013
I love you my brother:..( the void never goes away, i think of you everday, i miss you so much:..(. I just want you here, i dont think its fair, you were taken too soon:...(
Your Sunshine Baby girl
March 25, 2013
Daddy I miss yu so much and they say that u passing will get easier for us each day...but it's only getting harder hopefully one day it will get better
K. Rich
March 25, 2013
You will be so deeply missed Derrick. Now you are flying high with the Angels. I think about you all the time. That will never change. Prayers & condolences for all of your family.
James Hartwell
March 3, 2013
Your warm company will be greatly missed Derrick, it won't be the same without your vibrant presence. Rest peacefully dear friend, you shan't be forgotten.
Robin
February 21, 2013
I miss you so much my brother:..( the pain gets lighter but it seems it will always cut deep:(
BabyGirl Sambo
February 14, 2013
You know we're getting older each and everyday...yur son looks just like you dad. Sometimes it's hard to look at him without seeing it...and I miss you so much and I'm getting older too. I miss you more than anything and I still can't believe your gone...I keep wondering what's next..what does Sam do with out her daddy? She remembers him always has her moments of sadness and tears..but slowly and gradually move on with her life...never going to forget you dad and never going to stop missing you but we must move on dad. I will always remember you. Xoxoxoxo little sambo
LOUIS WAGGONER
February 12, 2013
I WISH WE COULD OF SEEN EACH OTHER BEFORE YOU ENTERED THE ETERNAL SLEEP THAT WE ALL MUST ADVENTUALLY ENTER. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN BIG BROTHER I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND THE BLESSINGS THAT YOU BROUGHT TO YOUR FAMLY AND MY FAMILY IN MY HEART YOU AND YOUR MOTHER AND SISTERS ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE PART OF MY FAMILY.
THANK YOU FOR BEING MY BIG BROTHER FOR THE PAST 41 YEARS. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND I WILL NEVER QUIT LOVING YOU. I WILL MISS YOU UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN IN HEAVEN.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER,
YOUR LITTLE BROTHER LOUIE W.
Sammie Renae
February 3, 2013
Trust me we all do in his daughter and I still can't believe it but together we can all pick up the pieces and hopefully be ok again one day. And it will never stop hurting but hopefully it will get easier to go on each day. Just gotta take it day by day. And btw Eric your a great guy and I love you. He enjoyed your guys time together and ik that.
February 3, 2013
No!!!!!!!!! I still need him!!
Phyllis Saari
February 2, 2013
So terrible sorr for your loss. he was so young. He is now with our Lord and no longer ill.
ERIC HULETTE
February 2, 2013
I wish i would have visited more while I was there. Still can't believe he's gone.....
YourLittleGirl Sambo
February 1, 2013
Daddy it's finally hitting me hard that your not here. I woke up and was looking thru my phone looking for a number and I came across your number and I wanted to call you so bad but I knew you wouldn't answer....it's hard daddy but you'd be proud I'm doing best to hold back the tears to be strong for you. I love you daddy
Tracey Osborne
February 1, 2013
It still doesn't seem right or real see my own brothers name on here:(
Baby sister misses you
rhonda swisher (rich)
January 30, 2013
thank u everyone, this is a blessing to see all the comments and post being made,, Theres just no words for me to be able to express how saddened i am by losing my brother, he was deeply loved and just the best brother anyone could have had, You will forever be remembered derrick. love you
Kristal Brown-Clark
January 30, 2013
I've known Derrick since my teenage years as I was good friends with his sister. He was a fun loving, laid back guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficulat time. You will be missed!
Carol and don Briede
January 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you robin and your entire family.
Love you
Carol & Don
Robin
January 30, 2013
Thank you to whoever is keeping this online, I as his sister fully appreciate it. I love my brother so much. I never knew I could miss someone so much. Thank you.
Samantha Rich
January 30, 2013
I don't know who T.T is but from My fathers family, myself and my brother, we thank you a million and 1 times for paying to keep this online permanently. God Bless you :)
Baby sister
January 30, 2013
Whoever you T T, thank you so much!! Words can't describe how I feel
Your baby sister
January 30, 2013
I wish I had words, but there are none to describe how much I will miss you and how much I love you, you were my best friend as a little girl and will be always
Amy White Allmon
January 29, 2013
I knew Derrick when we were teenagers. He was best friends at the time with my sons dad Eric Kellerhals.We had some good times together along with his 2 sisters Tracy Robin and his girlfirend Penny. Derrick was always happy. And even then he loved his music and his guitar.You will always be in my memory Derrick. Rest in Peace good friend!!
YourLittleGirl Sambo
January 29, 2013
Hay daddy? Remember hotel California? I'd start crying as a baby you would play this song for me on guitar..and I would stop crying...I miss you so much...
LoveYourBabygirl Sambo
January 29, 2013
Welcome to the hotel California :) Daddy,when I'd start crying as a baby you would play this song for me on guitar..and I would start crying...I miss you so much...
Rebecca Surber
January 28, 2013
Derrick,I held you when you were only a newborn and I was about ready to have Mark,your cousin.You were 2 months older.I never really got to know you,but I know you were loved...RIP,my Nephew.I pray for your Mom,because I too lost a son.....Its never stops hurting....Aunt Becky
peggy tribble
January 28, 2013
You were a good man!You will be missed by a great many people.
YourBabyGirl Sambo
January 28, 2013
I miss yu daddy it's my first birthday today without yu...yur the best daddy ever and I miss yu so much...but I'm doing what yu always told me keep me chin up and don't cry. When I remember yu I want to be happy. Because we had a good time while yu were here with us. I love yu
Lillian Sanchez
January 28, 2013
Darrick,I never Imagined That your going home would come so soon,Thank You for the time we shared Together our friendship means so much to me. You are Missed.
Penny
January 28, 2013
Derrick,
Thank you for our 2 beautiful children. I will miss your goofey smile sense of humor.
T. T.
January 27, 2013
I feel how futile it must be for any words of mine that should attempt to distract you from the grief of a loss so intense. But I cannot refrain from expressing to you the comfort that may be found in the thanks of the many lives Derrick had touched, having brought uplifting moments to all of us when we needed it the most. Words can barely describe the silence and sorrow felt by his friends around the world. May his memory live on forever through his children and those that knew him best.
January 27, 2013
Thanks for all you've done, may you rest in peace.
My condolences to the family.
Weslie Rose
January 27, 2013
My condolences from arizona I only remember him from when I was small and I thought man he was cool.bless and love u all
Samantha Rich
January 27, 2013
Thank you everyone for your beautiful messages. My dad would of loved them
January 27, 2013
Im so sorry its still so hard to believe we love you all Rose and Keith
January 27, 2013
You are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
January 27, 2013
Godspeed and thanks for the laughs and understanding ear
The C Team
January 27, 2013
Thank you for all the great moments. You'll be always in our memory, like all the little things you loved. Forever our ace.
With love, your "virtual" friends.
Roger Isengard
January 27, 2013
Rest in peace Derrick, you will be missed for all of your kindness and understanding
January 26, 2013
RIP Derrick we all love you and will miss you.
Louis Waggoner
January 26, 2013
I will miss you Big Brother until we meet again in heaven.love Louie W (Little Brother)
Nellie Young
January 26, 2013
Brandy and Jesse, Sorry to hear of your loss.Love.
Mona Montgomery-Dipley
January 26, 2013
Derrick, I remember your smile and the twinkle in your eyes. Mischeivious little grins, now and then. Never quite knowing what u were thinking, but knowing the love in ur heart. A beautiful Spirit inside you, Derrick. Now your free. Fly like an eagle! Always my love and may peace be with you. Love, Aunt Mona
January 26, 2013
Praying for you and all of your family affected my Derrick's sudden passing. May God comfort you and strengthen you. It has been said that "If it God leads you to it, HE will see you through it."
Love Jim & Leann Day and family
Laura Kerr
January 26, 2013
Samantha,
I am so saddened for you by the loss of your dad. He was so blessed to have such a beautiful daughter and you were blessed to have him. Stay strong. You are loved.
jeanette gould
January 26, 2013
rip derrick you will be missed
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