Richard J. LaMere

– IN MEMORY OF –

Richard J. “Dick” LaMere

February 9, 1927 – June 2, 2020

It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of our brother and former Council #4620 member Dick LaMere. Dick passed away June 2, 2020. He was 93.

Dick is survived by eleven children: Rick (Dawn) of Anamosa, Iowa, Arch (Debbie) of Battle Creek, MI, Dave (Donna) of Crown Point, Phil (Diana) of Carmel, IN, Tim (Dana) of Crown Point, Mark (Kathleen) of Crown Point, Mardee (Thomas) Saad of Crown Point, Aimee (Tom) Adams of Crown Point, Dr. Carrie LaMere Anderson, Dan of Crown Point and Bob (Barbara) of Madison, AL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters: Linda (the late Mike) Danko and Eileen (the late Bill) Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife: Arlene LaMere; and parents, Joseph LaMere and Eileen Hendron; brothers, Albert LaMere, Donald LaMere, Rev. Joseph LaMere, and David LaMere; sisters, Jeanne Ann Kiger, Janet Studer and Jane Kondrat.

Dick was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus and the Southlake YMCA. He was the retired owner of National Bond & Trust and a graduate of Catholic Central High School Class of 1945. He was a Merchant Marine serving in World War II and proud supporter of Andrean High School.

Private services were held with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.

Donations may be given in Brother LaMere’s name to: Andrean High School at andreanhs.org/make-a-gift.

To view and/or sign Dick’s guestbook please visit www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. (219) 663-2500.