Richard Edwin Haughtington, 84, of Estero, Fla. passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
He was born May 25, 1935 in Michigan City, Ind. to Arthur Edwin and Geraldine Elizabeth (Flanagan) Haughtington.
Richard honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
Surviving are his four children, Linda (Dean) Harmon of Michigan City, Lori Gonzalez of La Porte, Ind., Valerie (William) Dohner of La Porte and Steven (Katherine) Haughtington of Michigan City; one sister, Sandra (Willis) Johnston of Grand Ledge, Mich.; former wife, Merhth (Houck) Haughtington of Michigan City; 11 grandchildren, Kelly (Adam) Hardwicke, Kimberly Harmon, Amy Block, Nicolette, Ethan, Liam and Reed Dohner, and Samuel, Mollie, Max Edwin and Amelia Haughtington; five great-grandchildren; and close friend, Janet Johnson.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, 109 W. CR-700 North, Valparaiso, Ind. 46385 in memory of Richard Edwin Haughtington.
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