Richard L. Higgins

October 8, 1938 - August 13, 2021

Richard Lee Higgins, age 82, of DeMotte, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home in DeMotte. He was born on October 8, 1938, in Fayette County, Indiana, the son of Bernie and Margie (Brown) Higgins, both deceased. Dick graduated from Emerson High School in Glen Park, Indiana and also attended Indiana University Northwest. He married Diane L. Sipkema on April 11, 1980 in DeMotte, Indiana and she survives. Dick was a generous husband, father, and co-worker. He served the DeMotte community in many capacities and volunteered for numerous organizations. He was a past DeMotte Police Officer, a past Jasper County Sheriff Reserve Deputy, past Jasper County Deputy Coroner, past officer and Fire Chief for the Keener Township Fire Department and past member of the Keener Township Advisory Board. When Dick wasn’t working or volunteering, he loved to spend his time fishing with his buddies, Bobbie Williams and Charlie Hamstra or camping and fishing with his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Diane L. Higgins, children, Joan (Tom) Lloyd of Rensselaer, IN, Teresa Higgins of Mauston, Wisconsin, Darren (Sandy) Higgins of Waxhaw, NC, Gary (Julie) Higgins of DeMotte; siblings, Burke (Roberta) Higgins, Dave Higgins, and Sharon (George) Pastry. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brandon, Connor, Aiden, Kyle, Keegan, Kallie and one great-granddaughter, Liza Anne. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Friends and family may visit on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte with Pastor David Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at the DeMotte Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Keener Township Fire Department.