Richard A. Comer

August 9, 1934 — May 4, 2015

Richard A. Comer, Sr., 80, of Terre Haute died Monday, May 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born August 9, 1934 in Lafayette, IN to Edward Comer and Bertha Littiken Comer. Survivors include his son, Rick Comer; four daughters, Debbie Hawkins, Deanne Locke, Darla Layton, and Deninne Helton; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Comer and his parents. Richard was the founder of Square Donuts. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church where he served as an usher and Lambda Chi Alpha at Indiana State University. Richard was a football letterman at Indiana State and was drafted by the Chicago Bears. He was assistant football coach at Rose Hulman for 22 years. Richard served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in St. Benedict Catholic Church with Father Martin Day officiating. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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