Richard “Richie” Lenormand
Born 10-12-32 * Passed 6-24-2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Rich was known to many in Lake County as a friendly familiar face at Lakeport Christian Center Church from 1992 to 1999.

Rich would walk the church grounds every night just keeping an eye on things. A habit picked up from serving thirty-two years as a Patrolman with S.F.P.D. at San Francisco General Hospital.

A quiet man with a quick smile, Rich was born the second son of three to Ray and France Lenormand of San Francisco.  

Rich was born to a colorful family who could be found riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, driving large trucks, and even bridge-building in the 30s and 40s.

Rich had two brothers, Ray Jr. and Rob, both military veterans. The three brothers would often be found with their cousin Roberta (Bobbie), making “the gang” as they would refer to themselves.

Throughout Rich’s adulthood he formed a very close relationship with Mike Willingham (his second cousin) by driving him to all his high school sporting practices, games and even on his dates. It only made sense that as Mike married and started a family of his own that Rich would join it, becoming a full-time member when he retired in 1992.

Rich would spend the next 20 years with the Willingham family. Rich was always there for the Willinghams and was constantly supporting the family, attending sports and school plays, playing catch, teaching the kids to drive, and imparting wisdom. Rich never let the family down.

The years passed and Rich and Mike found themselves living on their own together and became a real-life version of the classic movie “the odd couple” for the last 10 years they spent together.
 
Rich always enjoyed holidays at his cousin Roberta’s (Bobbie's) house. There was no place he liked more than being surrounded by family and great food at Bobbie’s house.

Rich is survived by Michael, Marcie, Ian, Roberta, Rob, and many very close cousins and relatives.
 
Rich will always be missed and loved by those who knew him best.