Richard E. Fought

Richard “Dick” E. Fought, age 85 of Ligonier, passed away at home on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born to Margaret (Streeter) Fought and Roy S. Fought on February 18, 1937 in LaGrange, Indiana. He married Gloria Patton on July 17, 1960 at Topeka Baptist Church. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Richard served in the U.S. Army in Korea and also later in the National Reserves.

Richard is survived by his wife, Gloria Fought; children, Jed (Kathleen) Fought of Rome City, James (Shauna) Fought of Ligonier, Terri (Gregg) Cunningham of Ligonier, Randall (Kelly) Fought of Rome City, Jennifer (Gene) Miller of Goshen; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank (Judy) Fought of Fishers, Indiana and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Shawn Fought and grandson, Alex Fought.

A funeral service will be held in Richard’s honor at 4pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Military Honors will be preformed at the service by the American Legion. Pastor Gene Parker will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1-4 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Edon Cemetery in Topeka, Indiana at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Hospice, 1900 Carew Street, Suite 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. A cremation committal will occur following the service at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier.

Richard was a dairy farmer for 37 years on Hogback Hill Holsteins and continued to be a farmer until retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his coffee shop buddies over the years and was an avid Purdue and Cubs fan. Richard was able to attend all of his 11 grandchildren’s weddings with his last grandchild’s wedding on June 18, 2022. He served on Westview Corporation School Board for many years. He was involved in LaGrange county 4H as ten year member and was proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for continuing the family tradition of 4H. Richard’s stories will be missed by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by his cat “Charlie.” The family would like to thank Parkview Hospice and Karing Hearts Home Health Care of Goshen for all the help during their time of need.