Richard Keith Lachenmyer

Richard “Dick” Lachenmyer passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016 in Fremont, CA after a long battle with Lung Cancer. Richard is survived by Sharyn Lana Lachenmyer his beloved wife of almost 30 years. His daughters Catherine Vera Lachenmyer and Candace Reene Rauch, son Keith Edwin Lachenmyer, Grandsons Michael Dale Rauch, David Allen Schwobe, Stephen Joshua Abatecola and Granddaughter Ambur Nikole Kramer. He was preceded in death by his parents John J. Lachenmyer, Jr and Charlotte J. Scearce Lachenmyer, brother John William Lachenmyer, son Mark Keith Lachenmyer, daughter Angela Shuree Kramer and Grandson Andrew Lee Rauch. Richard was born in Manteca, CA, raised in Dunsmuir, CA and moved to Fremont, CA in 1968. Richard graduated from Armstrong Business College in Berkeley with a major in business and minor in interior design. He began his career with Sonoco Products in 1964 first in the City of Industry, CA before transferring 4 years later to the Hayward, CA Office. Richard retired from Sonoco after 30-years of service as Sales Manager. Always a highlight was the annual trip to the corporate office in Hartsville, SC. He fit right into the South and their southern hospitality. Richard “unretired” 1-year later to begin working at the Lam Research Cafeteria. Richard became the Head Cashier and with his charm, sense of humor and bright smile was well liked and very popular. He reluctantly had to stop working due to complications after fracturing his leg in 2015. Richard loved his family, tending to his rose garden and planting perennials each spring both at home and at his second home in Aptos, CA. Richard enjoyed most weekends spending time in Aptos, Capitola and Santa Cruz. He could be found most weekend evenings on the deck enjoying a cup of coffee looking out at the ocean. We look at the people you touched and the memories you have left behind. We think you made more of an impact on more people than you could possibly have imagined, you are still with us and continue to inspire us every day. On Thursday, February 18, 2016 there will be a viewing from 5-8 pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Richard will be laid to rest on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11am at Santa Cruz Memorial Park, 1927 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 42500 Gatewood St., Fremont, CA 94538 with a luncheon to follow.

Richard Keith Lachenmyer

August 28, 1938 - February 12, 2016