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Richard "Rick" L. Ban
HOBART, IN - Richard "Rick" L. Ban, age 68, of Hobart, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on March 25, 2019. He was a 1968 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Rick went on to graduate from Indiana University Northwest with a bachelor's degree of Science in Business Management. He then became Regional Manager at the Department of Child Services in Gary, IN, with 41 years of service, until his retirement in January of 2016. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially golfing, until his diagnoses of ALS.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Ban, Sr., and Genie Harrell (Ban); stepfather, Claude Harrell. Rick is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Phillip and Timothy; brother, Albert (Debbie) Ban, Jr., niece, Ashley Rose Ban; very special sister-in-law-Sharon Turner.
We would like to thank the nurses and CNA's from Harbor Light Hospice for all their help. We would like to give a special thanks to Donna, Angie, Sandra, Cassandra, Mary, and Eileen for all their expertise. As per Rick's wishes, there will be no formal service. Rick would like to be remembered for the good he did for children and families. He always told us how much he loved his job and the people who he worked with at the Department of Child Services. He will be greatly missed. BURNS FUNERAL HOME (BURNS) are entrusted with the arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Laurie Elwell
April 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I worked for Rich at DCS & we always joked around & talked about cars. He was super to work for & always had Twizlers in his office. RIP Rich. You will be missed.
April 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss Phil. Our Thoughts & Prayers to You & Your Family. We Love You. Grandpa,Grandma Such,Aunt Sandy
Jeff Janizek
April 3, 2019
Prayers to the Ban family.Rick is truly loved by the many lives he touched!
April 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I knew Richard very well from when I worked at the LCDPW. He was a very kind soul.
Danny Doss
April 1, 2019
Richard Ban ...just a great person...I always enjoyed talking about sports with Richard and issues of the world...rest in peace Richard...a friend and co-worker...
March 30, 2019
I was on the Lew Wallace Wrestling Team With Rick. I could never beat him
May he rest in peace
Chuck Kobe
tom blaker
March 28, 2019
to the family of rich ban,
i grew up with rich and albert ban.rich ban was liked by all who crossed his path.a first class professional in helping people and became a mature man growing up.the ban family and those of us who knew him can be proud of him.he did have trouble hitting a curve ball at west glen park little and senior league baseball.he enjoyed his sports and people .god bless him.from tom [email protected]
Elizabeth Woods
March 28, 2019
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Richard's family. He was a good guy! He truly loved his family and DCS. His door was always open at work as well as his heart. I enjoyed working with him.
Marianne
March 27, 2019
Linda, Phillip, Tim and Sharon, so very sorry for your loss and pain. May God give you strength in the days ahead. 'Love lives on forever in each memory and thought of the special one who meant so much and the happiness he brought. Love lives on forever, it will never fade away, For in your hearts your loved one is with you every day.' Prayers and love,
Mickey Fisher
March 27, 2019
So sorry to hear about Rich. While we haven't seen each other in many years I will always treasure the fun we had as young adults. Spent
A lot of time with him playing softball, bowling and in a duck blind.He will be missed by those who knew him!
Margaret (Pester) Fraley
March 27, 2019
Linda, Sharon and family, My heart goes out to you all. I'm praying you can all remember the góod times you had together and have a lot more smiles than tears. You're in my prayers as you go through this tough time.
Chuck McNiece
March 27, 2019
"RB" was a friend of my late brother Jim. Although I had not seen Rick for many years it was not very long ago that memories of him as one of Jim's buddies came to mind. Rick's genial manner and quick smile were unforgettable. It is most upsetting to learn of his suffering and I am saddened to think that he is no longer with us. May God bless and comfort all of Rick's family and friends during this difficult time.
Paula Valentine
March 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss...such a great guy
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