Rich Lindsay

Richard Charles “Rich” Lindsay, age 61, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. Rich was born December 12, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND. Rich was raised in Tuscola, IL and then lived in Rockford, IL, Lakeville, MN, Byron, IL and Dunwoody, GA until moving to Dayton, TN last year.

Rich was Director of Projects at WeldTech Services Corporation with 43 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry, Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Maintenance, Co-Gen Plant Construction, and Gas Pipeline Construction. Rich was a member of the United Association (UA) of Plumbers and Pipefitters, a retired member of UA Local 23, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 627 in Phoenix, AZ. Rich touched the lives of many people that he worked with through the years, and was a successful leader and manager in all of his endeavors.

Rich is survived by his wife Michele Baker-Lindsay of Dayton, TN, mother Verna (Hoverson) Lindsay of Grand Forks, ND, daughter Noreen Lindsay of Lynchburg, VA, son Ken (Dawn) Lindsay of Loves Park, IL, granddaughter Stephanie Lindsay of Loves Park, IL, sisters, Jeannette Lindsay of Arvada, CO and Barb Lindsay of Grand Forks, ND, brothers Greg “Termite” Lindsay of Rockford, IL and John “Jake” (Debbie) Lindsay of Highlands Ranch, CO, and his beloved dog Sasha. Rich was preceded in death by his father Lyle Lindsay.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 5:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Fr. Sam Sturm officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10:30 am at Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton, TN.

Please share your memories of Rich on his on-line guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com . Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice in his honor.

The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN where they will receive friends Friday after 2:00 pm.