Richard Paul Panos, 75, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Chicago to John and Frances (DeKirsig) Panos.
Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana University, and went on to obtain a master’s degree in education. His long tenure teaching in community schools brought him great satisfaction while enriching the lives of many LaPorte children. Richard spent his retirement years sharing his love of nature through drawings, paintings and poetry.
He is survived by beloved siblings Joan Depke, Frances Dynak and John Panos. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Father Eduardo Malagon officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the Mass.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.