Richard K. Kingma, 52, of Brookston died at 7:32 pm, Monday, April 20, 2015 at IU Health in Lafayette. He was born on May 27, 1962, the son of Richard and Susan (Fuqua) Kingma. He was a 1980 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. His marriage was to Lisa M. Kingma on October 7, 2000 at their home in Lafayette. She survives. Rich was a member of Church Alive and of Teamsters Union #135. He worked in HVAC Sales for United Refrigeration and was a Union Laborer. Rich loved working in his yard and took much pride in it. He also enjoyed backyard bonfires with family and friends, and in past years riding his Harley. He loved the life that they had and the people and friends he met during their time living in Spring lake, Michigan. His church membership and his church family were very important to him, but above all Rich cherished the time spent with his family, especially his children. He loved reading the bible with Gracie nightly. Along with his wife Lisa and mother Susan Henry, he is survived by his children, Dustin Kingma of Lafayette, Sommer Downham , Arrik Downham , and Grace Kingma all of Brookston; step-mother, Kaye Kingma; grandchildren, Deven Ray Kingma and Kaiden Scott Downham; siblings, Missy Kingman, Mindy Locke, Lance Royer, Mark Royer, Kirk Kingma, John Ginn, Teresa Pearson; a large extended family, including, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Wesley Kingma and Joshua Kingma; father, Dick Kingma; step-father, Maury Henry; and grandparents, Donald and Marjorie Stivers. Friends may call from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston and from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, Monday, April 27, 2015 at Church Alive, 2323 Shoeshone Court, Lafayette, IN 47909. Pastor Owen Mason officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in Rich's name to the Richard K. Kingma Memorial Fund to assist with Gracie's future education expenses. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com