Richard Maze

Richard L. Maze PLYMOUTH – Richard L. Maze of rural Plymouth passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on March 27, 1945 in Plymouth to the late Ruby E. (Scott) Werner and Charles W. Maze. He was 78 years-old at the time of his death. A life-long resident of the Plymouth area, Rick was a retired Master Communication Electrician. On May 13, 1978 he married his beloved wife, Susan Engel, whom he just celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary with. He was a proud US Army Veteran experiencing combat, that served honorably for 5 years and 363 days, during the Vietnam War. Rick became active in the American Legion where he belonged for another 54 continuous years and served as both Commander and Financial Officer of the American Legion Post 385 in LaPaz for the past 14 years. Rick had a strong heart and shared it with the loves of his life, which was, as he would say it, “my three girls” and his grandchildren. He was a very talented man, an entertainer to the extreme, and a true Rockstar. Starting at a young age he formed the band The Swingin’ STING-RAYS. After coming back from Vietnam, he started the bands Survival followed by the band Snapper. He truly enjoyed many generations of ROCKIN’! Rick also dedicated his last 15 years to the Marshall County 40&8 Voiture 1511, raising money for nurses training and child welfare. Rick is survived by “his three girls” which are his wife Susan Maze and two daughters Vicki (Mike) Dosmann and Lindsey Fisher; and his four grandchildren Dax, Ila, Katelin, and Lia. He is preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter Lizabeth Sue “Lizzi” Dosmann; and six siblings Chuck Maze, Jim Maze, Francis Maze, Jerry Maze, Ronnie Maze, and Mardene Reid. Upon his passing Rick wanted to be cremated. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023 (EDT) in Porter Rea Cemetery (inside Potato Creek State Park), North Liberty, IN. There will be no viewing or services other than the Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers the family would like Memorial Contributions in Rick’s honor to the Marshall County 40&8 Voiture 1511, 9791 Deer Tr, Plymouth, IN 46563. The family would also like to extend special thanks to all that helped during their time of need. To leave online condolences please visit rannellsfh.com.

Richard Maze

March 27, 1945 - May 22, 2023