Richard C. Smith, 85, of Earl Park, passed away at 4:57 PM (CST), Monday, August 22, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born February 23, 1931 in Raub, IN to the late Paul A. and Zetta (Houston) Smith. Richard was a 1949 graduate of Raub High School.

 

Richard served in the U.S Army attached to the U.S Air Force during the Korean War, he was honorably discharged March 31, 1956.

 

His first marriage was to Winnie Pierson on August 19, 1956. She preceded him in death on January 26, 1981. Richard later married Marjorie Squier on November 22, 1981. She survives.

 

Richard was a member of the Raub United Methodist Church, Newton Masonic Lodge #361, Order of the Eastern Star, Flying Farmers of America, American Dairy Association, Good Sam Camping Club, Lafayette Great Banquet Community, Lions Club of Kentland, and American Legion Post 455 of Earl Park.

 

Richard enjoyed spending his time with family, fishing, flying, camping, singing, and bird watching.

 

Surviving Richard along with his wife, are children, Lynda (Kim) Logan of Lafayette, Kathy Childress of Wolcott, and Richard E. (Evelyn) Smith of Kentland; step-children, Rod (Sandy) Squier of Camden, Jackie (Paul) Harber of Indianapolis, and Jane Squier (partner: Lorri) of Pontiac, IL; sister, Barbara (John) Johnson. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren.

 

He is preceded in death by parents, Paul and Zetta Smith; brother, Gene Smith; first wife, Winnie Pierson.

 

Friends may call from 4-8 PM (CST) Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Masonic Service to follow visitation. Funeral Service 11 AM (CST) Friday, August 26, 2016 at Raub United Methodist Church. Pastor Chris Kosary, Pastor Bonnie Shoaf, and Chaplain Will Braniff to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Raub United Methodist Church.