Richard T. Krizman

Crown Point, IN

March 21, 1929 – September 10, 2022

Richard T. Krizman, age 93, of Crown Point formerly of Hessville entered into eternal life on Saturday September 10, 2022.

He is survived by two children: James Michael Krizman and Anita (Greg) Gasparini; granddaughter, Maryna Ann, Michaley Autumn and Sarrena Meadow Krizman; as well as numerous, nieces, nephews and friends.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Mary Ellen Krizman (nee Oliver); parents, Miller and Agnes Krizman; daughter in-law, Felicia Krizman, siblings: Michael (Irene), John (Carol), Peter (Myra), Matt (Nancy), Tom and Leo (Marlene) Krizman.

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. from Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond IN, 46323 with Pastor Eric Kleinschmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Richard was a resident of Hammond for 69 years before moving to Crown Point in 1999. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during the Korean War.  Richard was a faithful member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hessville.  He was retired from the Hammond Fire Department as Captain in 1983. Richard also retired from Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad as an engineer with 42 years and nine months of service, where he started as a fireman on steam engines and witnessed the change to diesel in 1955. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, playing horseshoes, going for rides in the country and bowling on the IHB Railroad League where he met the love of his life Mary. Richard also enjoyed playing the Horses, the Lottery and cheering on his Chicago Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.