Richard C. Maxson, 59, of Brookston, died unexpectedly at 9:27 a.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1951 in Lafayette to Claude "Junior" and Carol (Clark) Maxson. He graduated from Frontier High School in 1969. His marriage was to Sherry Stackhouse on September 1, 1977 in Radnor, Indiana. She survives. Prior to moving to Brookston, Richard lived in Monticello for a year after he was married. He worked at Caterpillar for 23 years in After Line Assembly (ALA), where he wired and harnessed engines and built turbo factories. Prior to Caterpillar, he worked at Twin Lakes Marina as a boat mechanic for 8 years. Richard enjoyed fishing, especially crappies and stripers, camping and cooking. Surviving with his wife and mother are four sons, Ryan Maxson (wife: Misty), Eric Maxson (wife: Stephanie) and Clay Maxson all of Brookston and Trent Maxson (fiance: Brandi) of Lafayette, two sisters, Cindy Smiley (husband: Mike) of Louisville, KY and Shonia Hart (husband: Jay) of Monticello, and one brother, Tim Maxson of Monticello. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Haileigh, Brinley, Kayden, Camden and Riley. He is preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Services will be held there at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 with the Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Richard's name to the American Cancer Society.