EATON, IN
Richard L. “Rick” Marine, 69,
passed away on July 9, 2016 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Rick was born on August 14,
1946 in Muncie, Indiana to Farrell and Crystal (Smith) Marine. He graduated from Eaton High School in 1964. After high school Rick attended and graduated
from Nashville Diesel Auto College.
Rick served his country in
the Army National Guard for several years. On March 3, 1968 he married
Romanelle Tharp.
He and Romanelle owned and
operated the Eaton Union 76 gas station in Eaton from 1979 until 1992. A diesel mechanic by trade, Rick also drove
trucks for McCammon Trucking, Illuminated Images and Buddy L Trucking. He was also a long time member of the Amvets
Post #12.
Rick had a passion for
photography and being around the water.
He loved water skiing, was a long time scuba diver and instructor and was
also a certified cave diver. Rick
traveled the world diving, exploring and taking photographs .
He is survived by his wife of
48 years, Romanelle Marine, his daughter, Deanna Nichols (David), a brother,
Randy Marine (Judy), two grandchildren, Matthew Nichols and Kaylee Nichols,
nephew Randall Marine, niece Lindsay Marine, several cousins and his dog, Lucy.
Rick was preceded in death by
his parents, Farrell and Crystal Marine.
Funeral services will be at
10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S.
Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Steve DeLisle officiating. Burial will be at
Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral
home on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Online condolences may be
left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
