Helen L. Richey, 91, a Plymouth resident since 1999, formerly of Walkerton, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012, in Miller’s Merry Manor. The daughter of Harry Lloyd and Ida Louise Rinker, Helen was born on February 14, 1921 at LaCrosse, Indiana. A 1939 graduate of Union Township High School, LaPorte County, she was president of her class.
On April 5, 1941, in South Bend, Helen and Paul R. Richey were married. Paul preceded her in death on November 12, 1999.
Helen had worked as the bookkeeper at Walkerton Skel-Gas for over 20 years. For many years she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Walkerton. Helen enjoyed spending her time watching the birds and growing flowers. While at Miller’s she looked forward to her favorite magazine – “Birds & Blooms”.
Helen is survived by her son, Gary P. Richey of Plymouth; her daughter, Carole Wolford Caird of Dunnellon FL; a step-son, Charles “Fred” and his spouse P.J. Richey of New Buffalo, MI; a step-daughter, Paula M. Wade of Westville and; two sisters: Alice G. Taylor of Plymouth and Velma R. & Ken Grise of South Bend and Roy Michael Roush, her guardian and friend of Plymouth and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul, a sister, Dorothy Satkoski and two brothers: Raymond Rinker and Lee Rinker.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services officiated by Fr. William Kummer, will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Rosie Regedanz says
Dearest Gary It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye to you mom. She was so sweet and I enjoyed talking to her while I would visit my mother. I am so sorry I cannot be with you as I will be out of town but I will say a prayer for you all. She was a wonderful lady.
Kandi Dunham says
My mother, Delores Grossman is in Miller\’s as well. As a matter of fact I believe she sat at the same table as Helen in the old unit. I knew Helen and she was such a sweet person. She always said how nice it was to live there and she was always pleasant. When the girls would encourage her to eat she would say \”Yes dear\”. She was a very sweet woman. I missed her a lot when she left the unit. Helen was a great lady and will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
Kathy Delaney says
My condolences to the family about the loss of your mother and especially to Carole, my beautiful classmate and friend. Helen was such a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her.
Bill and Diane Lile says
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Rosie Regedanz says
Dearest Gary It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye to you mom. She was so sweet and I enjoyed talking to her while I would visit my mother. I am so sorry I cannot be with you as I will be out of town but I will say a prayer for you all. She was a wonderful lady.
Kandi Dunham says
My mother, Delores Grossman is in Miller\’s as well. As a matter of fact I believe she sat at the same table as Helen in the old unit. I knew Helen and she was such a sweet person. She always said how nice it was to live there and she was always pleasant. When the girls would encourage her to eat she would say \”Yes dear\”. She was a very sweet woman. I missed her a lot when she left the unit. Helen was a great lady and will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
Kathy Delaney says
My condolences to the family about the loss of your mother and especially to Carole, my beautiful classmate and friend. Helen was such a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her.
Bill and Diane Lile says
Our deepest condolences to the family.