Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham

Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham, age 67, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Ham, nee Gonska. Loving father of Cathy Ham and Nick (Holly) Ham. Cherished grandfather of Mason and Owen. Loving son of Doris Ham and the late Peter Ham. Dear brother of Lori (Dale) Evers, Dave (Vickie) Ham, Cyndee (Peter) VanVuren, Michael (Karrie) Ham, and Kevin (Emily) Ham. Rick was a former fireman for the Lansing Fire Department and is a member of the Lansing Lions Club. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Andy Nearpass officiating.  Interment Memory Lane Memorial Park—Schererville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lansing Lions Club (P.O. Box 421, Lansing, IL 60438) or Elim Christian Services ( www.elimcs.org ).

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