Richard “Richie” Arvin, 73, of Loogootee

Richie married Phyllis L. Keller on May 13, 1972 and she survives. Richie started farming full-time in 1975 with his Dad and farmed until he passed away. Prior to farming, Richie worked for Larkin Lumber and Doyle Lumber. He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martin Men’s Club, and the Knights of Columbus – Council 732, where he was a Third Degree Knight. Richie helped with the Martin County 4-H for decades. 

Richie is survived by his wife Phyllis Arvin of Loogootee; children, Carrie Arvin of Loogootee and Corey (Ashley) Arvin of Plainfield; grandchildren, Izabella Spears, Kirsten Spears, Maxwell Arvin, and Luke Arvin; siblings, Ron (Carol) Arvin of Otwell, Gary (Beth) Arvin of Loogootee, Brenda Carrico of Loogootee, Karen Mathias of Loogootee, Paul (Judy) Arvin of Loogootee, Diane (John) Dillon of Oolitic, Jeff Arvin of Loogootee, and Brian Arvin (Joel Nitti) of Franklin, Tennessee; aunt, Linda Hunter of Loogootee; uncle, Paul Leo Strange of Loogootee; many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Magdalen Arvin; nephew, Adam Arvin; brother-in-law, Tim Carrico; and many aunts and uncles. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Whitfield. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 2 nd , 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry. 

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is honored to serve the family of Richard “Richie” Arvin.