Richard B. Wilhelm, age 67, of Highland, IN passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Barbara M. (nee Bellamy); 3 sons, Edward (Kandy) Freeman, Brent (Monique) Freeman and Curtis (Amber) Freeman; 9 grandchildren, Rebecca (Nick), Amanda, Faith, James, Haylee, Jason, Grace, Derek, and Makayla; 1 great grandson, Adam; 1 brother, David Wilhelm; 1 brother-in-law, Calvin (Cathy) Bellamy; 1 sister-in-law, Donna Wilhelm; 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Margaret Wilhelm, and a brother, Robert Wilhelm. Richard was a lifetime resident of this area, a member of the Hammond Kiwanis Club and worked with autistic adults. Services were private. Those wishing to honor Richard's memory may do so by making a donation to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321. LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN (219-845-3600) was in charge of arrangements. www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.