A collage of various house plans, interior and exterior photos, and architectural drawings from a home brochure celebrating 65 years in business. The images include floor plans, a painted house exterior, and a grand staircase interior with a person standing at the bottom.

Established in 1960

Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart, Inc. is one of the premier custom homebuilders in Northeast Indiana and surrounding areas. The tradition of building fine custom homes has been passed down from generation to generation, rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and hard work.

The company was founded in 1960 by Delbert Delagrange and Elmer Yoder, they believed honesty, strong work ethic, and uncompromising building standards were the only way to run a successful business. Carrying on the family tradition, Delbert later partnered with his son-in-law, Gregg Richhart, to form Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart, Inc.

Following Delbert’s passing, Gregg assumed full leadership in 1994, driven by a passion for exceptional client experience and thoughtful design. Under his guidance, Star Homes continued to grow while maintaining the values it was built upon. Star Homes takes extraordinary pride in its dedicated and experienced team; many have over 30 years with the company.

After 40 years, Gregg has passed on the ownership and leadership while continuing to serve as a mentor and strategic advisor. Alex Miller, business and operations manager, and Justin Doxsee, Gregg’s nephew and Delbert’s grandson, have taken the reins. Together, they serve as owner-operators of Star Homes and the tradition of excellence continues into 2025.

Alex focuses on client experience, operations, and business development, while Justin brings over 30 years of design and construction experience to lead the design vision. United in purpose, they are committed to upholding the longstanding legacy and quality that define Star Homes—delivering a relationship-driven experience backed by proven construction methods and processes.

The commitment to our clients is grounded in the same steadfast values Delbert and Elmer instilled over 65 years ago—honesty, stability, and trust. These principles continue to reassure homeowners who choose Star Homes. We are proud members of the Fort Wayne Home Builders Association, Better Business Bureau, Builders Association of Northeast Indiana (BANI), and the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

A man in a short-sleeved, striped shirt and black tie sitting at a desk, talking on a corded telephone, holding a pen over papers.

Delbert Delagrange, Co-Founder

Black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie, standing indoors near a window.

Elmer Yoder, Co-Founder

Man sitting at a cluttered desk in an office, smiling, with blinds blocking sunlight behind him.