Richard Leon HUYVAERT

17 JUL 1946 - 21 JUN 2018

• BIRTH: 17 JUL 1946, Mishawaka, Indiana
• DEATH: 21 JUN 2018, Granger, St Joseph, Indiana

• MARRIAGE: 23 SEP 1967, St Joseph County, IN

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[N19360] Richard Leon “Poppy” Huyvaert

BIRTH 17 Jul 1946

DEATH 21 Jun 2018 (aged 71)
Granger, St. Joseph County, IN

BURIAL
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
MEMORIAL ID 190784543 · View Source

Richard Leon Huyvaert
July 17, 1946-June 21, 2018
Granger-Richard Leon Huyvaert passed away at home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Richard was born on July 17, 1946 to Leon and Julia (Poczik)Huyvaert. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1964 and on September 23, 1967 he married his love and best friend, Brenda Barrier. Together they had three great and loving sons, Richard Jr, Jeffrey (Jennifer) and Michael. He leaves three grandkids that knew him as “Poppy”. Richard was a diesel mechanic for 35 years. He retired at 57 and enjoyed every day of it.
Richard loved all kinds of sports. He played baseball and football as a boy. Later he totally enjoyed watching his sons and then his grandkids play a variety of sports. He was a huge Notre Dame fan. He was also a Yankees fan, When asked why New York, he said as a kid his favorite player was Mickey Mantle, so it just stuck. He rooted for the Cubs too. T his leisure time he enjoyed golf, fishing, gardening (he was known in the family as “the Pickle King”. His favorite moments were spent traveling. A very much loved and special person is gone.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal- love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Thanks to the team of doctors, nurses and techs at St. Joseph Medical Center. A special thanks to Lynn and Connie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph County Humane Society 2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Private family burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.hahnfuneralhomes.