Dick served in the US Army and worked as a Carrier Guard for Con-Way (formerly Purolator) for 25 years. He also owned and operated the original B&D Towing. His greatest joys in life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dick’s passion was restoring and showing antique cars and trucks.
Dick was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Tasha (Kolle) Higsby; and his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn (Hurt) Lammela; daughters, Julie Ewell (Doug), Kimberly Newton (Terry) and Laura Kaysinger (Garry); sons, John Lammela (Lisa) and Eric Golike (Dana); 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
At Dick’s request, no funeral services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and he will be laid to rest in Alexander Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
