Richard L. Thompson, 78, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson on May 9, 1936 in LaFontaine.

Richard graduated from LaFontaine High School in 1954. He married Jeanette Cable on Oct. 7, 1956, she survives. Richard was a farmer, worked at General Motors for 36 years, as a carpenter and sold insurance for Shelter Insurance. He was very active in his community and served the town of LaFontaine, Indiana. Richard was a former member of the LaFontaine Lions Club, served as Liberty Township Trustee, and was also a member of the U.A.W.. He was a faithful member of Boundary Line Church of Christ of LaFontaine, Indiana, where he did part-time preaching.

Along with his wife, Jeanette; he is also survived by his daughter: Kimberly (Domenico) Schirripa, Granger; grandchildren: Ashley (Mike) Henderson; Domenico Blake Schirripa; and Salvatore Schirripa; and great grandchild: Logan Henderson. His son, Kerry (Margarita) Thompson, Fairmount; grandchildren: Trent (Tiffany) Thompson; and Kacy (Krissy) Thompson; step grandchildren: Sabrina (Chad) Wyatt; and Cassandra Latorre; great grandchildren: Stephanie Bickel and Zoey Thompson-Music; step great grandchildren: Tristyn Howel; Trinidy Wyatt; Mariah Wyatt; Chad Wyatt Jr.; Hayden Cartwright; McKayla Cartwright; and Robbie Cartwright. His daughter: Tamara Moore, Topeka, Kan.; grandchildren: Andrea Moore and Alexandra Moore (Adam) Friedman. Brother: Robert (Lorraine) Thompson, LaFontaine; sisters: Dolores (John) Snyder,  LaFontaine; and Kay White, Roann.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Preferred memorials are directed to LaFontaine Lions Club or Liberty Township Fire Department in care of the funeral home.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the funeral home.