Richard L. Porterfield, Jr.
Dec. 17, 1938-Oct. 6, 2022
Richard L. Porterfield, Jr. of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday morning at home. He was 83.
Dick was a casemaker at R.R. Donnelley for over 25 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960, stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, and Eagles. He liked to watch sports, particularly football and baseball. He liked playing golf, drinking a beer, reading the newspaper and doing the crossword puzzle.
Born Dec. 17, 1938 in Redding, California, he was the son of Richard Porterfield Sr. and Catherine Julia Twomey Porterfield. He graduated from Shasta High School and attended Shasta Junior College before his enlistment. He married Patricia "Pat" Delp Porterfield on April 4, 1971 in Ladoga. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2017.
Surviving family includes: son, Rick (Susie) Porterfield; two daughters, Scarlett and Heather; three brothers, Steve, Kevin and Cappy; two sisters, Delaree and Linda; as well as six grandchildren; along with several members of his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Greg and two sisters, Julie and Gail.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, October 14th at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1 PM. After the service, he will be laid to rest at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, Indiana with military rites by American Legion Post 72 honor guard.
Dick had several dogs over the years and loved them all, so with that in mind, rather than sending flowers please make a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Dec. 17, 1938-Oct. 6, 2022
Richard L. Porterfield, Jr. of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday morning at home. He was 83.
Dick was a casemaker at R.R. Donnelley for over 25 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960, stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, and Eagles. He liked to watch sports, particularly football and baseball. He liked playing golf, drinking a beer, reading the newspaper and doing the crossword puzzle.
Born Dec. 17, 1938 in Redding, California, he was the son of Richard Porterfield Sr. and Catherine Julia Twomey Porterfield. He graduated from Shasta High School and attended Shasta Junior College before his enlistment. He married Patricia "Pat" Delp Porterfield on April 4, 1971 in Ladoga. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2017.
Surviving family includes: son, Rick (Susie) Porterfield; two daughters, Scarlett and Heather; three brothers, Steve, Kevin and Cappy; two sisters, Delaree and Linda; as well as six grandchildren; along with several members of his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Greg and two sisters, Julie and Gail.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, October 14th at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1 PM. After the service, he will be laid to rest at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, Indiana with military rites by American Legion Post 72 honor guard.
Dick had several dogs over the years and loved them all, so with that in mind, rather than sending flowers please make a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Richard L. Porterfield, Jr.
Dec. 17, 1938-Oct. 6, 2022
Richard L. Porterfield, Jr. of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday morning at home. He was 83.
Dick was a casemaker at R.R. Donnelley for over 25 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960, stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, and Eagles. He liked to watch sports, particularly football and baseball. He liked playing golf, drinking a beer, reading the newspaper and doing the crossword puzzle.
Born Dec. 17, 1938 in Redding, California, he was the son of Richard Porterfield Sr. and Catherine Julia Twomey Porterfield. He graduated from Shasta High School and attended Shasta Junior College before his enlistment. He married Patricia "Pat" Delp Porterfield on April 4, 1971 in Ladoga. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2017.
Surviving family includes: son, Rick (Susie) Porterfield; two daughters, Scarlett and Heather; three brothers, Steve, Kevin and Cappy; two sisters, Delaree and Linda; as well as six grandchildren; along with several members of his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Greg and two sisters, Julie and Gail.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, October 14th at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1 PM. After the service, he will be laid to rest at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, Indiana with military rites by American Legion Post 72 honor guard.
Dick had several dogs over the years and loved them all, so with that in mind, rather than sending flowers please make a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Dec. 17, 1938-Oct. 6, 2022
Richard L. Porterfield, Jr. of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday morning at home. He was 83.
Dick was a casemaker at R.R. Donnelley for over 25 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1960, stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, and Eagles. He liked to watch sports, particularly football and baseball. He liked playing golf, drinking a beer, reading the newspaper and doing the crossword puzzle.
Born Dec. 17, 1938 in Redding, California, he was the son of Richard Porterfield Sr. and Catherine Julia Twomey Porterfield. He graduated from Shasta High School and attended Shasta Junior College before his enlistment. He married Patricia "Pat" Delp Porterfield on April 4, 1971 in Ladoga. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2017.
Surviving family includes: son, Rick (Susie) Porterfield; two daughters, Scarlett and Heather; three brothers, Steve, Kevin and Cappy; two sisters, Delaree and Linda; as well as six grandchildren; along with several members of his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Greg and two sisters, Julie and Gail.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, October 14th at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1 PM. After the service, he will be laid to rest at the Hicks Cemetery in Perrysville, Indiana with military rites by American Legion Post 72 honor guard.
Dick had several dogs over the years and loved them all, so with that in mind, rather than sending flowers please make a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
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