Vernie “Rich” Richard Hellyer, age 78, of Lansing, IL passed away on May 3, 2017. Rich, an Army Veteran was a quiet but strong man who was loved deeply by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen (nee Daker) Hellyer, the love of his life; his six children,Continue Reading
Vernie “Rich” Richard Hellyer, age 78, of Lansing, IL passed away on May 3, 2017. Rich, an Army Veteran was a quiet but strong man who was loved deeply by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen (nee Daker) Hellyer, the love of his life; his six children, Richard (Pamela) Hellyer, Elizabeth (Michael) Seyfarth, Laura (Scott) Day, Donna (Thor) Klicka, Pamela (John) Wester, and Patti (Jack) Grady; his 17 loving grandchildren, Kyle, Shanna, Kayla, Alex, Megan, Haley, Andrew, Alison, Rachel, Emily, Michael, Josh, Alexa, Jason, Mitchell, Jenna, and Mia; his siblings, Beverly, Nancy, John, James, and Ginny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Frederick and Helen Virginia Hellyer. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at the funeral home, from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service. Interment will be private. Rich will be remembered for his infectious laugh, hardworking nature, and the love he showed his wife, children, and grandchildren. Love you always, may you rest in peace (and Go Cubs Go).
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