Richard W. Lyman

July 12, 1932 - January 5, 2015

South Beloit / Waldwick - Richard Wilmer Lyman, age 82, of South Beloit, IL and formerly of Waldwick passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home. Richard was born in Richland Center on July 12, 1932 the son of Fred and Kathryn (Pennel) Lyman. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1951. He then served in the US Army in Korea. He married Joan Humbert on February 11, 1953 and she preceded him in death on September 6, 1983. He later married Barb Patrick in 1985 and she preceded him in death in 2001. He worked as manager of Scollville Center Housing & Development in Beloit until 2012. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and family get togethers at the cabin in Waldwick. Richard is survived by his children, Steve (Peg) Lyman of Mineral Point, Brad (Viv) Lyman of Cottage Grove and Tonya (Dean) Schaaf of Dodgeville; six grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Hilleshiem, Brittany (Nate) Chambers, Taylor (Kyle) Thuli, Trish (Mike) Hessling, Lindsey Schaaf and Whitney Schaaf; 11 great-grandchildren; his special friend, Helen Nicks; his sister, Lou (Stan) Sullivan of Mineral Point; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Joan and Barb and his sister Sue Rideout-Meyers. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point. Pastor David Ritchie will officiate. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Mineral Point American Legion at the Waldwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME.