Logansport, Indiana - Richard W. McClain, age 84, Logansport, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, in his residence.

Richard Warner (Rich) McClain was born to Joseph Warner

McClain and Sarah Edith Stanley McClain on

December 31, 1941, in Schenectady, New York, where his father

was working for General Electric for the war effort.

The family moved to Logansport where Rich graduated from Logansport High School in 1959 and began studying at Purdue University. He was proud to be in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 - then he went back to Purdue to finish in 1970.

On June 7, 1969, he married the former Barrie Brandt in Lucerne Christian Church. Twin sons, Jeffrey and Nathan, came the next year.

Rich worked for CTS Microelectronics as a salesman. They moved to Brownsburg in 1973 to operate a Sunoco service station, then moved back to Logansport to buy the

Captain Logan Hotel and Office Building.

Rich served as City Engineer with Mayor Jone Wilson, then worked for Controls as a sales manager. In 1994 Rich was elected State Representative to the State of Indiana and served 9 terms until 2012.

He was very active in Lucerne Christian Church, serving as Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, cook for an adult retreat at Hanging Rock Christian Assembly and for countless church dinners, Deacon and Elder, actor for the New Year's Eve plays, and anything needed.

He was proud to serve on the Neal Home Board. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce, helped with United Way campaigns, was a Mental Health Association advocate. He, with the help of his wife, was the 1985 Chairman of the Iron Horse Festival.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons, Jeff (Richland, Washington), and Nate (Star)(Logansport); grandchildren Brandt (Izabella Coffing), Lauran Hart (Jesse), Clark, Katie, and Saylor; and one great-grandson, Warner.

His parents preceded him in death, as well as his youngest brother, Joe. Surviving siblings are Bob (Kathy), Jerry, (Mary Ann), Sheryl Murphy, and Charles.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 8th, at Lucerne Christian Church, 1585 W. Frushour Street, Lucerne.

The memorial service and celebration of Rich's life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9th, also at the Lucerne Christian Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions in Rich's memory may be made to The Neal Home or Lucerne Christian Church.

Kroeger-Crain Funeral & Cremation is in charge of all arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.