Richard ORourke, 65, of Hammond, Indiana, passed on August 25, 2022. Richard was born on May 11, 1957. He will be remembered as a goofy, sarcastic, joker who loved being the Papa he was. Richard was obsessed with his cat, tiny and had interests in classic cars.Also surviving are his two daughters, Barbara (Marcus) Ritter LaPorte In, and Sarah ORourke of La Porte, In two grandchildren, Tyler Craft, and Ethan ; and several aunts, and uncles.