Richard R. Carmichael

Richard R. Carmichael, age 67, of St. John, formerly of Griffith, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth; two sons: Ross Carmichael and Grant (Aimee) Carmichael; sister, Diane Harvey; niece, Emily (Trevor) Smith; lifelong friend, Terry (Janet) Crowe; and other beloved family and friends. Mr. Carmichael was preceded in death by his parents: Phil and Dorothy Carmichael; and grandparents: Thomas and Theresa Williams. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave. (one-half mile south of US 30) Schererville, IN with Pastor Mark Vance officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, January 27, 2014, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. Carmichael was a retired Social Worker with the State of Indiana with 25 years of service. He also was employed during retirement at Van Senus Auto Parts in Highland with 10 years of service. Mr. Carmichael was an avid Cubs fan, reader, and historian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Richard to Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church of St. John, IN, or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.