Richard T. Arrasmith

Richard T. Arrasmith, 83, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Born in Wieser, Idaho, on April 14, 1937, he was the son of Lyman D. and Ruth M. (Horner) Arrasmith. He lived in a log cabin on a dirt farm as a child moving to Spokane, Wash., then to Pacific Beach, Calif., where he attended Mission Bay High School and was a graduate of the class of 1955.

Working in grocery stores during high school, he then moved to Los Angeles working for Douglas Aircraft and then eventually Lockheed. He worked for Ryan Aircraft in San Diego before moving to the Grand Canyon for a few years working in the hotel industry. Finally, he moved to Indiana where he worked for Coca-Cola. Not one for staying still, he drove for a local trucking firm and for grocery stores until he officially retired. After retiring he enjoyed his passion of woodworking and fishing.

He was baptized by Pastor Lawson Byrd at Star City Church of Christ on April 25, 1993.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy, Koontz Lake; daughters: Karen Siemsen, Scott Mills, Ore.; Patricia Lopez, Portland, Ore.; Connie Coffer, San Pierre; and Pamela Bellanca, Elizabethtown, N.C.; step-children: Evelyn (Dave) Shields, Argos; James (Jamie) Alton, Spring, Tex.; and Josephine Horon-Allee, North Judson; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his beloved nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters: Penny and Lisa Arrasmith; and his three brothers.

An immediate burial will take place at noon Monday, Nov. 30, in the Grovertown Cemetery with Life Celebrant James Smart officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Drive Mishawaka, IN 46545.