Richard L. Melser, 93, South Bend, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend.

He was born Dec. 30, 1928.

He married Mary Ellen (Smith) Melser on Jan. 6, 1951; she preceded him in death.

Richard is survived by his two daughters, Sharon LeVeque, Bremen and Lucinda Kendrick, Lake Elsinore, Calif.; son, Richard “Dick” Melser Jr., Bremen; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Bea Melser, South Bend.

Palmer Funeral Home – Bubb Chapel, Mishawaka, is in charge of arrangements.