Richard L. Newman, 80, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edwin and Elvira Newman. Richard was a truck driver for Lake End Sales and Gateway. He attended Our Lady of Good Hope. Richard is survived by his wife, Delores Newman of Fort Wayne; daughter, Tammy (Craig Eppley) Smith of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Aimee (Troy) Johns, Jeromey (Shea) Smith, and Ashley Smith; great-grandchildren, Logan, Jazzy, Jaxon, Landen, Lyle, and Leo; stepchildren, Kimberly (Tom) Weaver, Elizabeth (John) Tchinski; first wife, Paula Barnhart of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. A private service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com