Rickey S. Bulington, 73, of Remington, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Franciscan Health Hospital of Lafayette. He was born January 22, 1949 to the late Horace F. and Sarah M. (Smith) Bulington. Rick attended high school in Monon.

Rick proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a long-time member of the Remington American Legion Post 280.

His marriage of 45 years was to Sandy (Towne) Bulington on June 25, 1977 in Kentland and she survives.

Rick worked for Union Carbide which would later become Viskase in Kentland for 30 years handling distribution. Following his retirement from Viskase, Rick worked at the IGA in Remington for 10 years. 

In his spare time, Rick enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, playing card games, fishing, and attending local sporting events. He was active in the Union Carbide summer softball league in his younger years. Most of all, Rick cherished time spent with family, especially his grandchildren, never missing any of their events.

Surviving along with his wife, Sandy are their two daughters, Beth (husband: Randall) Chastain of Rensselaer and Heather (husband: Tyler) Hollingsworth of Goodland. Grandchildren, Josh (wife: Trina) Chastain, Jon Chastain, Justin Chastain, Halison Johnson, Lelan Hollingsworth, and Masen Hollingsworth. Great-grandchildren, Olivia Chastain and Anastasia Chastain. Rick is also survived by two siblings, Dean Bulington of Delphi and Betty Day of Tennessee.

Preceding him in death along with his parents are brothers, Fred, Tom, Jack, Dick, and John Bulington.

Friends may call from 2-4 PM (EDT) Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Military honors to begin following calling hours at 4:00 PM. The family has requested friends and family attending to dress casual.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rick’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.