Richard F. Simnick Sr was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 21, 1933 to Raymond and Lucille Simnick and passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was 86 years old.

Richard is survived by his wife of 30 plus years, Dawn B. Simnick Whitcomb; his children Richard Simnick, Raymond (Diane) Simnick, Robert Simnick, Ryan Simnick, Kristina (the late Eugene) Kotlowski, Karen (Kenny) Ellis, Kathy Hutchinson, and Sherry (Richard) Urbanski; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his son Ronald Simnick and his daughter Dawn "Mechelle" Romine and his parents Raymond Simnick and Lucille Simnick nee Hoff; his Siblings Marion (Bob) Anderson, Raymond (Katherine) Simnick and Clarence (Mary) Simnick, and his former wife Alice Simnick nee Szulc.

Richard graduated from Leo High School. He worked for Chromium Mining then worked for Ford Motor Company from 1961 until he retired as a supervisor in 1989. Richard's hobbies were Stock Car racing at Blue Island's Raceway Park, fishing, hunting, darts and horse shoes and playing semi-professionally with the Roseland Mustangs.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46324. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.