Levi Robert Richmond passed away on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, where he had lived for the past 27 years.
Levi was born in Michigan City, Indiana on July 17, 1930. He was the fifth of six children born to John and Anna Richmond. Levi is preceded by his siblings Edward, Nettie (Koepke), Virginia (Nauyokas), Agnes (Lee), James and half sister Judith Raska. Levi grew up during the Depression era moving between Indiana and Minnesota. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Europe as a Military Police Corporal. Upon completing service, Levi returned to his birthplace and was hired by Wayne Heating & Air Conditioning as a Sheet Metal worker. He joined the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Union in 1954. Levi was a proud union member for over 70 years.
Levi was married to his first wife Dolores (Brandmuehl) Richmond in 1953. Their son Michael was born on July 10th, 1960. Premature, he died seven days after childbirth. Dolores died on January 12th, 1961. In 1962, Levi married Mildred (Maxey) Richmond. They built a house in Michigan City, Indiana using journeyman friends where they raised three children, a daughter, Cathy (Miller), and two sons – Thomas, and William Richmond. Levi enjoyed bowling and received numerous individual and team trophies. In 1992, Levi and Millie retired and moved to Mesa, Arizona. They were avid Square Dancers and traveled the country performing with their friends. Their marriage of 39 years ended upon her death in 2001. In 2002, Levi married Traci (Perkins) Richmond. Traci died in 2024 after being married to Levi for 21 years.
Levi has three surviving children, Cathy (Samuel) Miller, Thomas (Diane) Richmond, and William (Linda) Richmond.
Levi’s legacy is 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Listing of Cathy’s children:
Samuel Miller (Natalia Velez)
Timothy Miller
Amy Miller (Troy Schuck)
Kymberlyn (Sean) Izquierdo
Jaclyn (Ryan) Newell
Jessica Miller (Jose Betancourt)
Listing of Thomas’s children:
Nicholas Richmond
Amanda Richmond
Rebecca Richmond
Alexander Richmond
A Visitation and Remembrance will be on Saturday, February 22nd, at 2 pm at the Bunker Family Funeral Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, Arizona, 85201. There will be Graveside Burial on Tuesday, February 25th, at 10 am, at Mesa Cemetery 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
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