Richard L. Thompson

Richard L. Thompson, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:43 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson on May 9, 1936 in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Richard graduated from LaFontaine High School in 1954. He married Jeanette Cable on October 7, 1956, she survives. Richard was a farmer, worked at General Motors for 36 years, as a carpenter and sold insurance for Shelter Insurance. He was very active in his community and served the town of LaFontaine, Indiana. Richard was a former member of the LaFontaine Lions Club, served as Liberty Township Trustee, and was also a member of the U.A.W.. He was a faithful member of Boundary Line Church of Christ of LaFontaine, Indiana, where he did part-time preaching.

Along with his wife, Jeanette; he is also survived by his daughter, Kimberly Schirripa (Domenico) of Granger, Indiana; grandchildren, Ashley Henderson (Mike); Domenico Blake Schirripa, and Salvatore Schirripa; and great grandchild, Logan Henderson. His son, Kerry Thompson (Margarita) of Fairmount, Indiana; grandchildren, Trent Thompson (Tiffany Cartwright) and Kacy Thompson (Krissy Howard); step grandchildren, Sabrina Wyatt (Chad) and Cassandra Latorre; step great grandchildren, Tristyn Howel, Trinidy Wyatt, Mariah Wyatt, and Chad Wyatt Jr. His daughter, Tamara Moore of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Andrea Moore, Alexandra Moore Friedman (Adam). Brother, Robert Thompson (Lorraine) of LaFontaine, Indiana; sisters, Dolores Snyder (John-deceased) of LaFontaine, Indiana and Kay White of Roann, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to LaFontaine Lions Club or Liberty Township Fire Department in care of the funeral home.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com