Richard Ben Zarr

May 6, 1941 - May 27, 2020

Richard Zarr completed his journey on this earth May 27, 2020. Richard was born May 6, 1941 to Bennie Zarr and Kathryn Hynek Zarr. He married the love of his life Sharon Kay Morrison Zarr on September 22, 1962 in LaPorte, Indiana. He said the moment he saw Sharon he knew he was going to marry that girl. Richard served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 501st infantry. Richard loved to be outdoors. He was happiest when he was working in his yard. He loved to collect rocks and was always looking for new plants and flowers to grow. He enjoyed the local wildlife and always made sure the birds and foxes had plenty to eat. Richard's love for Elvis Presley has remained in his grandchildren's hearts and has been passed on to his great grandchildren. Some of their favorite memories are singing and dancing to Elvis with grandpa. He was a big kid at heart and the grandkids and great grandkids loved playing with him. Richard was loved by all and will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his father Bennie and Brother Alan Zarr. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon, his children Brenda (Joseph) Todd, Richard Jr. (Loriene) Zarr, William (Mary) Zarr, his mother Kathryn Zarr, his Siblings Penny Wellinski. Harold Zarr and Nancy (Bruce) Terman. 8 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Christine), Kristen (Joshua) Lemay, Taylor, Tony, Nicole, Connor, Willy, and Bonney.6 great grandchildren, Benjamin, Katherine, Alexander, Ethan, Preston, and Elizabeth.