Rick Lynn Lakins

September 20, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.

By -

COLUMBIA CITY – Rick Lynn Lakins, 69, of Columbia City, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at his home.

He was born June 11, 1951, in Bremen, a son of the late Carson James “Lee” and Marie Kathryn Turley Lakins. Raised in Bremen, he graduated from Bremen High School in 1970.

Becoming a licensed insurance agent, he sold insurance in the Bremen area. Retiring from insurance sales, he did property management and repair in Warsaw. Moving back to Bremen, he worked for Copperfield in their wire extrusion department. After retiring, he moved to Columbia City, where he has lived for the past 12 years.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, until health problems prevented him. He took pleasure in yardwork and landscaping his new home. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and held a special place in his heart for his beloved dog, Suzie.

He is survived by a son, Toby (Sheila) Lakins, and a daughter, Stephanie Lakins, both of Bremen; grandchildren: Olyvia Lakins, Jillian Lakins, Kylee St Cin, Taylor Yoder and Collin Heyde; his significant other, Sandra L. Hill and her children: Angel (Brian) Bowman, of Syracuse; Lisa (Chuck) Rausch, of Columbia City; and Mike Hill, of Syracuse; grandchildren: Emily Sewell, Nick Rausch, Kassidy Rausch, Ellsie Bowman, Carter Bowman, Charlie Hill and Samantha Soto; two brothers:?Jack (Pam) Lakins, of Plymouth; and Mike Lakins, of Bremen; and a sister, Barb (Chuck) Goble, of Akron, Colo.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Lake of the Woods Conservation Club, 3133 Channelwood Lane, Bremen, IN 46506, on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Arrangements are by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

*****

Memorials in Rick’s honor are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.



COLUMBIA CITY – Rick Lynn Lakins, 69, of Columbia City, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at his home.

He was born June 11, 1951, in Bremen, a son of the late Carson James “Lee” and Marie Kathryn Turley Lakins. Raised in Bremen, he graduated from Bremen High School in 1970.

Becoming a licensed insurance agent, he sold insurance in the Bremen area. Retiring from insurance sales, he did property management and repair in Warsaw. Moving back to Bremen, he worked for Copperfield in their wire extrusion department. After retiring, he moved to Columbia City, where he has lived for the past 12 years.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, until health problems prevented him. He took pleasure in yardwork and landscaping his new home. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and held a special place in his heart for his beloved dog, Suzie.

He is survived by a son, Toby (Sheila) Lakins, and a daughter, Stephanie Lakins, both of Bremen; grandchildren: Olyvia Lakins, Jillian Lakins, Kylee St Cin, Taylor Yoder and Collin Heyde; his significant other, Sandra L. Hill and her children: Angel (Brian) Bowman, of Syracuse; Lisa (Chuck) Rausch, of Columbia City; and Mike Hill, of Syracuse; grandchildren: Emily Sewell, Nick Rausch, Kassidy Rausch, Ellsie Bowman, Carter Bowman, Charlie Hill and Samantha Soto; two brothers:?Jack (Pam) Lakins, of Plymouth; and Mike Lakins, of Bremen; and a sister, Barb (Chuck) Goble, of Akron, Colo.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Lake of the Woods Conservation Club, 3133 Channelwood Lane, Bremen, IN 46506, on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Arrangements are by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

*****

Memorials in Rick’s honor are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.



Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily

Latest Stories


AWL To Hold ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event Starting Thursday
PIERCETON – Starting Thursday and going through May 15, the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is reducing the adoption fees for adult dogs and cats and kittens sponsored through the Bissell Pet Foundation’s spring Empty the Shelters event.

County Health Board Discusses Birth Certificates, Funding For Health First Kosciusko
Kosciusko County Board of Health members held a regular meeting Monday to discuss changes regarding birth and death certificates in Indiana and funding needs in Kosciusko County.

Milford Man Arrested For Criminal Recklessness While Armed With A Deadly Weapon
A Milford man was arrested after allegedly firing a shotgun in the air two times.

Syracuse Man Arrested After Allegedly Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
A Syracuse man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.

North Webster YMCA Celebrates Renovations, New Equipment
NORTH WEBSTER - For over 20 years, the YMCA has had a presence in the North Webster Community Center (NWCC).