Richard E. Mead Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard E. Mead of Dorothy, New Jersey, born in South Bend, Indiana, whose life came to an end on February 9, 2026 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard E. Mead to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Mead and Marilyn Hardigree; his stepfather Lester Hardigree; his brother Bill Mead; and his nephew Billy Jones.

He is survived by: his wife Bernadette; his children, Elizabeth Klimczak, Stephanie King, Michelle Klimczak (Michael Caulfield), Nicole Klimczak, Melissa Ripley (Timothy), Richard A. Mead, Charity Sanders (Andy), Phillip Mead and Jenna Graves (Jeremy); his sisters, Linda Ramer of Marietta, Georgia and Diane Mead-Wright of Durham, NC; his grandchildren, Alexis, Trevor, Avery Stanley, Adrienne, Roman King, Riley Radon, Jack, Asher, Rhiannon "Renny" Ripley, Jodi, Andrew, River Sanders, Kristie, Dorian Mead, Christen, Devin Pruitt, Ely Rae and Emma Jean Graves; his nieces and nephews, Donnie, Jimmy, Kristi, Jordan, Kenz, Karsyn, Kayla, Sammie, Jess, Kristen, Alex, Jacob, Sydney, Desiree, Patrick, Christopher, Michelle, Jenny, Justin and Aaron; and his entire Gentilini Chevrolet.