Submitted by: S. Vanden Bossche

Richard A. Stuff

July 18, 1950 - Dec. 21, 2008
BREMEN - Richard A. Stuff, 58, passed away on Sunday, December 21, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Richard was born on July 18, 1950, in Mishawaka, to Gordon L and Margaret A. (Van Vynckt) Stuff. He was preceded in death by his father. In November 1994, in Bremen, he married the former Linda L. Lackey. Surviving are his mother, Margaret Stuff of Marcellus, MI; his wife, Linda; daughters, Laura (Brian) Sizemore of LaGrange, IN, and Jennifer Sprinkle of Mishawaka; a stepson, Joseph Huys of South Bend; five grandchildren, Melanie, Matthew, Donnie, Dylan and Zachary; and four brothers, Thomas (Kathie) Stuff of Tucson, AZ, Larry (Keri) Stuff of Fullerton, CA, Roger Stuff of Mishawaka and Donald (Jennifer) Stuff of South Bend. Richard was a machinist with Master Metal, Dodges and Universal Bearing. He was a 1968 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He enjoyed all outdoor activities. Family and friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to Pet Refuge Inc., 2300 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.