Birth date: Feb 17, 1930 Death date: Jan 19, 2017
Richard L (Dick) Delatte, Jr, 86, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in St John’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 6:30 PM Tuesday, January, 24, 2017 in Holy Family Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Josep Read Obituary
We were so blessed to be your neighbor for 4 years. Lon and I will always remember the time we spent with you sitting on the deck and enjoying the view. The girls truly loved visiting with you and receiving the many cookies you always had for them. You are greatly missed and will have a place in our hearts forever. God speed
My heartfelt prayers are sent to you, Dick's family. I know Dick has joined Pat & bothare continuing to watch over all of you, their precious and much loved family. I was fortunate to be Dick's Secretary at ADM for 3-1/2 years, only leaving to move toFlorida. He & I enjoyed arguing with each other every day about something, don't remember exactly what. He & beautiful Pat were fantastic Hosts, we enjoyed severalparties at their home.. Once when a bad snow storm was predicted Dick tried to talk all in his Department to go out to his house & stay, he wanted to be sure we were all safe. Last October, after an absence of 8 – 10 years, I was able to visit back home. I'd called Dick & three other lady friends/coworkers to have lunch. Dick was in the middle of a family wedding & had just that one day he could meet with us. Although we had all kept in touch over the years, it was wonderful laughing & talking to each other in person. I told Dick that I had worked for several bosses in my 40 years & he, by far, was the best boss of all. He took care of "his people" as he did his family. Lots of love & respectto this wonderful guy, we'll miss him. Sincerely, Beverly Blakeman
Condolences to all the Delattes and extended family of Dick. He asked me if we could get together for lunch one day and the next thing I knew was that I became an employee of ADM and worked for Dick for a number of years. He gave me some interesting assignments which led to a nice career at ADM and allows Barb and I to enjoy retirement. He taught me how to make a great martini but his chicory coffee at the office took some getting use to for sure. I am glad that we got together about 1 1/2 ago when I came back to Decatur for a retiree lunch. As usual, he was a great host at the residence. Pat and he will be missed. Jerry and Barb Uranker Fishers Indiana
H. F. P. D. Wishes to extend our deepest sympathy at this time. May you find comfort from your wonderful memories in these difficult days.With our Deepest sympathy,HFPDChief GambrillChaplain, A.Rohde
Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I know he will be missed greatly by the whole Delatte family.Rich Spycher
Dear Delatte Family: I was sorry to read about Dick's death and offer my sympathy and prayers to all of you. I always enjoyed working with Dick at ADM. Joan and I were very impressed by Dick's and Pat's love and involvement with their family. [How many football games, other events at St. T?] God Bless Dick and all of you. Love,Ken Struttmann.
Our family will never forget how Uncle Dick came to our rescue after Hurricane Katrina. That is when my wife and I, my mother-in-law, father-in-law descended upon his house. He was a very gracious host and we have never forgotten what he did for us.He was always one of my favorite in-law relatives and he always had my favorite drink ready. It didn't hurt that it was also his favorite.Our prayers are with his family and all of his friends. He will be dearly missed.
