Robert J. "Bob" Richard Jr., 78, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday at EMH Healthcare following a long illness. He was born September 10, 1933 in Lodi and has lived in the home he built for his family in LaGrange for the past 33 years. Bob was employed at American Airlines for 40 years, where he retired as a ground crew chief. He was a longtime active member of Cross Community Church in Elyria and enjoyed reading the Bible, gardening and working on puzzles. Survivors include his daughters, Johanna (Brian) Caron of Phoenix, AZ. And Jennifer (Robby) Howard of Vining, MN.; sons, Paul (Patricia) Richard of Midland, NC., Michael Richard of Phoenix, AZ., and Chris (Christine) Richard of Northfield, OH.; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Weber of Loris, SC. And Mary Thomas of LaGrange; brother, Russ Richard of Elyria. He was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice "Ann" on July 26, 2010, sister, Gloria Richard, and a brother, Ronald Richard. The family will receive friends Monday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. Services will be Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Cross Community Church 525 North Abbe Rd., Elyria. The Rev. Roger Loomis, pastor, will Officiate. Burial will be at Ridgehill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp.. In liue of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Online condolences made be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Service: 1:30 PM Tuesday February 21, 2012 Cross Community Church 525 North Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Monday February 20, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.