Richard D. "Dick" Tracey, 90, of Angola went to be with his Savior on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 19, 1933 in Hudson to Alden and Dorothy (Freed) Tracey.

On August 21, 1953 he married Shirley McClure in Sioux City, Iowa.

Dick worked at Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking, going on walks, and sitting in front of his house in his chair waiting for people to stop to chat with him.

Surviving are one daughter, Cathy (Albert) Friend, of Orland; four grandchildren, Kelly (Dave) LaHaine, of Owosso, Michigan, Trever (Shannon) Friend, of Orland, Trent Friend, of Brighton, and Traci (Shannon) Dillon, of LaGrange; 12 great-grandchildren, Mara, Jacob, Zachary, Andrew, Tanner, Brock, Dylan, Aaron, Kleo, Isaac, Carson and Callie; one brother, Lynn (Joan) Tracey, of Wolcottville; and two sisters, Sandra (Pat) Tompkins and Lynda (Bill) Lepley, both of Hudson.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Shirley; two sons, Richard "Rick" and Gary Tracey; three brothers, James, Larry "Luke", and Raymond Tracey; and one sister, Marilyn Noll.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson, with Pastor Rodger Strong officiating.

Burial will follow at Circle Cemetery, Hudson.

Pallbearers are Tanner Friend, Brock Friend, Dylan Friend, Jacob LaHaine, Zachary LaHaine, and Andrew LaHaine.

Visitation will also be Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.

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