Richard Lee Haskett

Our beloved dad, Richard 'Dick' Lee Haskett, 91, Noblesville, went to Heaven on May 30, 2010, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born June 8, 1918. He has joined his wife of 68 years, Laura (Cook) Haskett, who preceded him in death on May 7, 2009.
Richard was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, in Noblesville, Indiana.  Richard served in the US Army, 30th Infantry Division during WWII, where he received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, American Defense Medal and Good Conduct Ribbon.
He worked for 33 years for Sinclair Oil Company of Noblesville and 10 years for Cave & Company of Westfield. He also drove a school bus for Noblesville Schools. Richard was a people person. He loved to spend time with his family, work in his yard, and tinker in his garage.  He had also been a Boy Scout troop leader.
Richard is survived by six children: Frances Louise 'Lou' Montgomery of Noblesville; Donna Jean Lockridge of Noblesville; Timmy Lee 'Tim' and Peggy Haskett of Noblesville; Roy Leland 'Roy' and Darlyn Haskett of Danville; Vickie Jo 'Vickie' Hilton of Noblesville and Tammy Sue and Dean Dougherty of Wintersville, OH. He was grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren & 10 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, Laura, he is preceded in death by five brothers, Bud, Lefty, Gene, Don and Junior; one sister, Dorothy Tierney; one grandson, Jim Montgomery and one son-in-law, Harold Montgomery.
Services will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, Noblesville, with Larry Horn, Roy Haskett officiating. Friends may call Thursday, June 3, 4:00 - 8:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, Indiana  46060.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.