Richard L. Ochs age 79, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 16, 2011. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Donna Kontak Ochs; children Valerie (Scott) Nohren, Beth (David) Monson, Randy (Laurie) Ochs, and Robin (Mary Jane) Werner; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Aldine Ochs, brothers Thomas and Harry Ochs, and granddaughter Gina Nohren. He was a 1955 graduate of Valparaiso University and served in US Army from 1956-58. He was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brownsburg. Visitation will be from 3-7pm Fri. Nov. 18 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Funeral services will be 11am Sat. Nov. 19 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brownsburg, with visitation from 10am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fair Haven Foundation at www.fairhavenfoundation.com