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13, 1944 - May 8, 2010OSCEOLA - Richard Allen Personette, 66, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, in his residence Richard was born on January 13, 1944, in Mishawaka, as the son of the late Carl and Cora (Chapman) Personette. On May 23, 1964, in South Bend, Richard married the former Sandra Sue Smith, who preceded him in death on September 18, 2007. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and James. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Michele) Personette of Mishawaka, IN, and Daniel (Carey) Personette of Deerfield, IL; five grandchildren, Kyle, Kristin, Kandyss, Karri and Kelsie Personette; one great-grandchild, Jayce Peronsette-Waudby; and two sisters, Sharon Owens of Mishawaka and Alice Phillips of Georgia. Richard was employed by Dodge, Workinger, and Scanlon for most of his career. He was an electrician and a member of Michiana Electrical Brotherhood for 35 years. Richard coached Osceola Little League for several years. He also worked on many projects as a foreman at hospitals and schools. Family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor Rick Callahan of River Valley Community Church officiating. Entombment will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.