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Richard Jakich

June 9, 1959 - July 13, 2022

Richard Jakich, age 63, of Wheatfield, Indiana, ended his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home.  Richard was born June 9, 1959, in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Ilene (Stypula) Jakich, Sr.  He retired as a Forman from USG and was a loving father and grandfather.  Richard loved his family, Buster (his dog), friends, guns, hunting and was an avid collector of miscellaneous items.

Richard is survived by his loving daughters, Kimberly (William Wright), Sherry Foust, Shelly (Abel Abonce); and his son, Richard James Jakich;  along with 9 grandchildren, Katelyn Christine and Grace Lynn Foust, Shyla Renee and Isabella Sophia Abonce, Hunter John-Paul, Linken James, Brody Davis, Kennedi Michelle and Richard Edward Jakich; and four brothers, Robert Jakich, Ron Jakich, Kevin Jaki, and David Derr, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jakich, Sr., mother, Ilene (Stypula) Jakich, and sister, Tami Renee Jakich.

 

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Richard Jakich, age 63, of Wheatfield, Indiana, ended his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home.  Richard was born June 9, 1959, in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Ilene (Stypula) Jakich, Sr.  He retired as a Forman from USG and was a loving father and grandfather.  Richard loved his family,Continue Reading

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Deb jones left a message on December 31, 2022:
I so sorry, I didn’t know.. just happened to think about him .. one great guy.. met him thru Colin. Again my sympathies.. he had a big heart..❤️ I’ll miss him.
Shirley Stypula left a message on July 15, 2022:
Im so sorry for your loss. I knew Richard since he was a young boy. I hope he will be at peace now, and not suffering any longer. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. May he rest in peace.
Natalie Glover left a message on July 15, 2022:
Love, Natalie, Reagan and Harper Glover
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Natalie Glover left a message on July 15, 2022:
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Sending love to his children, grandchildren and brothers.
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