David A. Richards Jr.David A. Richards Jr., age 63, of rural Pierceton, passed away on March 19, 2023, after a brief illness at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 27, 1959, in Manhattan, Kan., to David Richards and the late Molly Clark Richards.
David’s family moved to the North Webster community in 1967. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 1978. He was united in marriage to Raquel Lobato on Dec. 18, 1993, in Warsaw, at the First United Methodist Church; she survives.
He worked for many years as a production foreman and supervisor at Akzo Nobel Coatings in Warsaw where he started in 1978. He had a strong faith in Christ and was a longtime member of the North Webster Church of God. He enjoyed deer hunting and riding horses. He was an avid dog lover and he was well known for his huskies. David loved working outside, especially around his property, which his family called his little paradise.
Many will remember David for his sense of humor, his big heart and for always being a good listener. He would also share his love of Christ by sending out daily devotionals to his family and friends. He loved cooking for his family and hosting many family holiday dinners. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
David will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his wife, Raquel Richards, of Pierceton; two daughters, Brandi (Jeremiah) Phillips, of Columbia City; and Cara (Kody Moore) Peters, of Camden, Ohio; three grandchildren: Ryleigh, Layla and Tucker; father, David Richards Sr., of North Webster; and four siblings: Terry Richards, Donald Richards, Larry Richards and Susan Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, Molly Richards; grandmother, Charlotte Richards; and aunt, Karleen Richards.
Services are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home for visitation on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 1 p.m., a Life Celebration will be held, officiated by Richards' nephew, Pastor Charles Johnson; burial will occur at a later date at Mock Cemetery.
Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
