Richard K. Mayhugh

Richard K. Mayhugh, 87, of Warsaw, Indiana, died on 8/1/2010 at 6:15 am at his residence.. He was born on June 24, 1923 in Francisville, Indiana. Richard was born to Glenn and Alta (Robinson) Mayhugh. He lived in various places throughout his life including Francisville, Pulaski, Gilead, South Bend and Warsaw.He was Class President at Gilead High School, graduating in 1941. He then attended South Bend College of Commerce. Richard served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 71st Division, 66th Infantry Regiment Anti Tank Crew in the European Theatre from 1943 - 1946.Richard married Berniece Shepherd on December 20, 1947 in South Bend. He worked as a personnel manager and shipping foreman at Gatke Corporation for 40 years, retiring in 1988.He was a member of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Warsaw and the American Legion Post #49, Warsaw.Richard is survived by his Wife; Berniece Shepherd, WarsawDaughter; Connie (and spouse Garry) Himes, Warsaw2 Grandchildren; Bethany (and spouse James) Weddell, FishersMatthew (and spouse Rachelle) Himes, Warsaw3 Great Grandchildren; Alexis Himes, WarsawMorgan Himes, WarsawNolan Himes, WarsawHe is preceded in death by his Parents and a Sister. Services will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor David Cripe officiating.. Calling hours will be 4:00 -7:00 pm at the funeral chapel on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196 or to New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 3651 North Detroit Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46582.