Richard L. Gish, age 87, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Gloria D. Gish, nee Aylor. Loving father of Kimmie Markusic, Danny Warren and the late Connie Bates Proud grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Bert (Carol) Gish. Preceded in death by his parents Bert W. and Charlotte Gish. Visitation Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home - James E. Janusz Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL.