SOUTH WHITLEY – Richard D. Lancaster, 71, of South Whitley, died Dec. 19, 2011, in his residence.
He was born Sept. 17, 1940, in South Whitley, to Gerald R. and Jennie M. Williamson Lancaster.
He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1968- 71. He began working at Controls and retired from Investy with nearly 43 years of service. He also dealt in antiques for more than 35 years. He attended Eel River Old German Baptist Church, Silver Lake.
Surviving are two children, R. Shane (and spouse Esther) Lancaster, South Whitley, and Jennifer Hupp, Huntington; two grandchildren; three brothers, Robert H. Lancaster and Larry R. “Butch” Lancaster, both of South Whitley, and Randall Lancaster, of Henderson, Nev.; and two sisters, Joan Stansbery, South Whitley, and Kay Lepley, Columbia City. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Eel River Old German Baptist Church, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. ***** Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be sent via smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
