Richard Dick VAN AVERMAETE

1 JUN 1933 - 30 MAR 2014

• BIRTH: 1 JUN 1933, St Joseph County, IN
• DEATH: 30 MAR 2014, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 23 MAY 1959, St Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, IN

1.  Greg VAN AVERMAETE

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[N27352] Richard Van Avermaete

Birth 1 Jun 1933
St. Joseph County, IN

Death 30 Mar 2014 (aged 80)
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

Burial
Fairview Cemetery
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN
Memorial ID 127414522

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Richard A. "Dick" Van Avermaete
June 1, 1933 - March 30, 2014

SOUTH BEND - Richard A. "Dick" Van Avermaete, 80, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Memorial Hospital. Dick was born June 1, 1933, in Mishawaka, to the late Franciscus and Anna (Van Regenmortel) Van Avermaete. Dick, known in his younger years as "Chaz," was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952. On May 23, 1959, Dick married Joanne Van de Loo in Mishawaka. Dick worked at Gibson Lewis, Forsey Construction and South Bend School Corporation. He appeared in a Studebaker commercial in the late 1950s. Dick served his country is the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka and enjoyed a card club with friends and bowling. In retirement, Dick enjoyed making puzzles, traveling and attending his grandchildren's many activities. Dick is survived by his loving wife of over 54 years, Joanne; son, Brian Van Avermaete (Denise) of Hudson, Ohio, daughter-in-law, Sandra Van Avermaete of South Bend; daughter, Suzanne Moltzen (Rich) of Marietta, Georgia; and son, Christopher Van Avermaete (fianc‚e Kelly Walsh) of Chicago. He also leaves behind his grandchildren to cherish memories: Brandon Van Avermaete, Matthew Van Avermaete, Ashley Van Avermaete, Tony Van Avermaete, Amy Van Abermaete, Anna Van Avermaete, Lisa Exley, Julie Cloy and Laura Moltzen. Dick was preceded in death by a son, Gregg Van Avermaete; a sister, Clara De Neve; and two brothers, Andre and Aloysius Van Avermaete. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends may spend time with Dick's family Thursday from 3 7 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm. Memorials are suggested to Christ Child Society. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. An online guestbook with the ability to share memories and condolences with Dick's family is available at www.goethalswells.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on Apr. 2, 2014