Richard D. Dobkins
April 30, 1947 — March 29, 2015
Richard D. Dobkins, 67, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2015, in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Richard was born April 30, 1947 in Michigan City, Indiana, a son of Robert and Margaret (Rausch) Dobkins. He grew up and graduated from high school in Michigan City.
Richard served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was awarded 3 Purple Hearts and 1 Bronze Star. In North Carolina he was self-employed in Marine Construction and served on the Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue.
Richard is survived by his wife, Rita Dobkins; four children, Steven Dobkins, Mandy (Whitey) Davis, Ricky Davis and Pam Dobkins; a step daughter, Tiffany Whitwood; a sister, Barbara Broskey; four grandchildren, Brooke, Lauren, Stella and Mason; and Irene Von Hartz who was like a second mother to Richard.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret; and by a brother, Robert Dobkins.
A Memorial Service will be held later in North Carolina.
Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Care, Mishawaka, Indiana.
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