Richard "Dick" A. Talbot, age 80, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at home. Richard was born in Moline, IL, on February 9, 1935 to Earl and Helen (Holland) Talbot. On October 1, 1990, he married Joanne K. Martin who survives.
Also surviving are six children, Richard Reed, Sue Talbot-Weiss of Indiana, Elizabeth (Bryan) Frank of Indiana, Anita (Jimmy) Holloway of West Virginia, Billy Bailey of Louisiana and Bonnie (Bryan) Marple of West Virginia; three stepchildren, Kari (Tim) Wilke of Indiana, Eric (Sylvia) Nelson of Germany, and Lisa (Mike) Shrader of Indiana; a brother, Earl "Bud" Talbot of Indiana; many grandchildren: Samantha and Loralie of Indiana; Seth and Levi of West Virginia; Tyler, Dakota, and Ashley of Louisiana; Alexis, Tiffany, Abigale and Tristan of West Virginia; Kristin of Indiana and Seth of North Carolina; Michaela and Ben of Indiana as well as several great-grandchildren: John, Miriam, Lee, Eoin and Myla of Indiana, Sophia of Louisiana, Kaidence of Indiana, Solomon and Barrett of North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brian; a stepson, Steven; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte "Charlie"; and two sisters, Marlene and Joanne.
Richard served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam wartimes. He worked for International Harvester, Allis Chalmers, and retired as a maintenance operator for the Indiana Department of Transportation. Following retirement, he stayed busy working for another 15 years at the Little Tavern. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the PRCU, all of La Porte. Richard was a talented musician who loved to play the acoustic guitar, sing and dance. He also loved to bowl, play pool and darts.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5 PM. Pastor Meyer will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home.
A time of visitation will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015 and from 3 PM until the time of service at the funeral home on Friday, May 1, 2015.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Veteran organization of the donor's choice or to the family c/o Joanne Talbot, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.