Richard “Dick” Thompson , age 73, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at his home. He is survived by: Wife- Lois of 46 1/2 years 4 Children: Mike Jackie Thompson of Munster Trish Dick Oram of Crown Point Kathy Terry Gjeldum of St. John Amy Bryon Willy of Chicago, IL Grandchildren: Brett, Brittany, Andrew, Meg, Meridith, Marc, Tod, Mia and Alec Mother: Geraldine Thompson of Merrillville 1 Brother: Dale Linda Thompson of Crown Point Preceded in death by: Father- Cecil Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point and at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Crown Point Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N. East St., Crown Point on Friday, February 13, 2004 from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Thompson was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point, retired from U.S. Steel with over 45 years of service, an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Fred Schmidt Post 20 Crown Point, Alumni of the Marmion Military Academy, a member of the Lake County Agricultural Historical Society, a yearly team member of the Lake County Fair and a life member of the Crown Point Bowling Association and Hall of Fame. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans.