Richard Amos Dyar "Mr. Dyar" passed away on February 17 at the Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. He was born January 5, 1928, the second son to Joseph Amos Dyar (Jody) and Grace Mae (Barnett) Dyar. He was born at home.
Mr. Dyar was an educator having taught 31 years at Spencer High School and Owen Valley High School. His specialties were the health sciences especially Human Anatomy and Biology. He also coached Jr-High basketball, Freshman basketball, Jr. Varsity Basketball and was the varsity assistant coach from 1961-1964. He is the only Spencer High School graduate to have played on two winning sectional basketball teams, 1945 & 1946 and then help coach the Spencer Cops to sectional championships in 1962 & 1964. After his retirement the lure of teaching persisted as he substituted on a regular basis for Owen Valley and Edgewood school districts as well as teaching GED classes in Spencer. Many of his former students, to include his son Rick, became educators and credit Mr. Dyar as being their inspiration for selecting that vocation. The Owen Valley Alumni Association selected Mr. Dyar as their inaugural recipient of their "Distinguished Faculty & Staff Award" in 2012. Lastly he worked on the entrance gate at McCormicks Creek State Park for 12 years, retiring at the end of 2019 season.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit as he opened Spencer's first laundromat in the late 1950's. He sold this successful business in 1996. He additionally operated a Frostop root beer facility for three summers in the late 50's as he felt local students needed an opportunity for employment during the summer months. He and his wife Sue built a new home on top of the hill off "Old State Road 46" in 1975 and later started an apple orchard on property across the road from their home. The orchard evolved to a business venture that included operating a market specializing in apple products as well as other country knickknacks. The orchard allowed him to do "outdoor work" such as pruning of apple trees, clearing of brush as well as picking the apples that he thoroughly enjoyed. The orchard was very supportive of the "Apple Butter Festive" held in Spencer in the fall of the year. His business acumen culminated with him serving as a director of the Owen County State Bank for 18 years.
As an outdoors type of person he enjoyed hunting as a young man and fishing as he grew older. He took his sons on fishing trips to Canada along with Dr. Jean Creek and his sons. He was also the chaperon on fishing trips to Iron River, Michigan with his neighbor Jack Newsom and Jack's friends.
He was a lifelong active member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for young adults as well as adults for more than 20 years. Emmaus Walks and Chrysalis Flights were also religious activities that he gave of his time and efforts. He served as a Lay Director as well as performing other duties to support these activities. He was active in the Hoosier Hills and El Shaddi Emmaus communities and their reunion groups. He and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary working as part of a Mexico Family Camp sponsored by the Sherman Oakes Church in Bloomington. The couple enjoyed an inspirational trip to Israel in 1995 and he was baptized in the Jordan River which he considered one of the highlights of his life.
He served with the Army Air Corp after graduating from high school for a brief period and then with the Indiana National Guard with Spencer's Battery, "B", 524th Field Artillery Battalion.
He is survived by his son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Eric, Dylan, Tatum and Dayna Sue, Bonnie, grandchildren Nick and Stephen, brother-in-law Larry Huffman (Susie). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sue, a son Daniel Joseph and siblings Harold Emma, Pauline and Robert.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.
Visitation will be on Friday at the church from 4-8 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in his memory may be made the Dick (Mr. Dyar) and Sue Dyar Scholarship in care of the Owen County Community Foundation, P.O. Box #503, Spencer, IN. 47460, Spencer United Methodist Church, 65 N. Montgomery St., Spencer, IN. 47460 or a charity of the donor's choice
Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.
Online condolences may be shared with Mr. Dicks family at www.westparrishpedigo.com
Mr. Dyar was an educator having taught 31 years at Spencer High School and Owen Valley High School. His specialties were the health sciences especially Human Anatomy and Biology. He also coached Jr-High basketball, Freshman basketball, Jr. Varsity Basketball and was the varsity assistant coach from 1961-1964. He is the only Spencer High School graduate to have played on two winning sectional basketball teams, 1945 & 1946 and then help coach the Spencer Cops to sectional championships in 1962 & 1964. After his retirement the lure of teaching persisted as he substituted on a regular basis for Owen Valley and Edgewood school districts as well as teaching GED classes in Spencer. Many of his former students, to include his son Rick, became educators and credit Mr. Dyar as being their inspiration for selecting that vocation. The Owen Valley Alumni Association selected Mr. Dyar as their inaugural recipient of their "Distinguished Faculty & Staff Award" in 2012. Lastly he worked on the entrance gate at McCormicks Creek State Park for 12 years, retiring at the end of 2019 season.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit as he opened Spencer's first laundromat in the late 1950's. He sold this successful business in 1996. He additionally operated a Frostop root beer facility for three summers in the late 50's as he felt local students needed an opportunity for employment during the summer months. He and his wife Sue built a new home on top of the hill off "Old State Road 46" in 1975 and later started an apple orchard on property across the road from their home. The orchard evolved to a business venture that included operating a market specializing in apple products as well as other country knickknacks. The orchard allowed him to do "outdoor work" such as pruning of apple trees, clearing of brush as well as picking the apples that he thoroughly enjoyed. The orchard was very supportive of the "Apple Butter Festive" held in Spencer in the fall of the year. His business acumen culminated with him serving as a director of the Owen County State Bank for 18 years.
As an outdoors type of person he enjoyed hunting as a young man and fishing as he grew older. He took his sons on fishing trips to Canada along with Dr. Jean Creek and his sons. He was also the chaperon on fishing trips to Iron River, Michigan with his neighbor Jack Newsom and Jack's friends.
He was a lifelong active member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for young adults as well as adults for more than 20 years. Emmaus Walks and Chrysalis Flights were also religious activities that he gave of his time and efforts. He served as a Lay Director as well as performing other duties to support these activities. He was active in the Hoosier Hills and El Shaddi Emmaus communities and their reunion groups. He and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary working as part of a Mexico Family Camp sponsored by the Sherman Oakes Church in Bloomington. The couple enjoyed an inspirational trip to Israel in 1995 and he was baptized in the Jordan River which he considered one of the highlights of his life.
He served with the Army Air Corp after graduating from high school for a brief period and then with the Indiana National Guard with Spencer's Battery, "B", 524th Field Artillery Battalion.
He is survived by his son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Eric, Dylan, Tatum and Dayna Sue, Bonnie, grandchildren Nick and Stephen, brother-in-law Larry Huffman (Susie). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sue, a son Daniel Joseph and siblings Harold Emma, Pauline and Robert.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.
Visitation will be on Friday at the church from 4-8 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in his memory may be made the Dick (Mr. Dyar) and Sue Dyar Scholarship in care of the Owen County Community Foundation, P.O. Box #503, Spencer, IN. 47460, Spencer United Methodist Church, 65 N. Montgomery St., Spencer, IN. 47460 or a charity of the donor's choice
Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.
Online condolences may be shared with Mr. Dicks family at www.westparrishpedigo.com
Richard Amos Dyar "Mr. Dyar" passed away on February 17 at the Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. He was born January 5, 1928, the second son to Joseph Amos Dyar (Jody) and Grace Mae (Barnett) Dyar. He was born at home.
Mr. Dyar was an educator having taught 31 years at Spencer High School and Owen Valley High School. His specialties were the health sciences especially Human Anatomy and Biology. He also coached Jr-High basketball, Freshman basketball, Jr. Varsity Basketball and was the varsity assistant coach from 1961-1964. He is the only Spencer High School graduate to have played on two winning sectional basketball teams, 1945 & 1946 and then help coach the Spencer Cops to sectional championships in 1962 & 1964. After his retirement the lure of teaching persisted as he substituted on a regular basis for Owen Valley and Edgewood school districts as well as teaching GED classes in Spencer. Many of his former students, to include his son Rick, became educators and credit Mr. Dyar as being their inspiration for selecting that vocation. The Owen Valley Alumni Association selected Mr. Dyar as their inaugural recipient of their "Distinguished Faculty & Staff Award" in 2012. Lastly he worked on the entrance gate at McCormicks Creek State Park for 12 years, retiring at the end of 2019 season.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit as he opened Spencer's first laundromat in the late 1950's. He sold this successful business in 1996. He additionally operated a Frostop root beer facility for three summers in the late 50's as he felt local students needed an opportunity for employment during the summer months. He and his wife Sue built a new home on top of the hill off "Old State Road 46" in 1975 and later started an apple orchard on property across the road from their home. The orchard evolved to a business venture that included operating a market specializing in apple products as well as other country knickknacks. The orchard allowed him to do "outdoor work" such as pruning of apple trees, clearing of brush as well as picking the apples that he thoroughly enjoyed. The orchard was very supportive of the "Apple Butter Festive" held in Spencer in the fall of the year. His business acumen culminated with him serving as a director of the Owen County State Bank for 18 years.
As an outdoors type of person he enjoyed hunting as a young man and fishing as he grew older. He took his sons on fishing trips to Canada along with Dr. Jean Creek and his sons. He was also the chaperon on fishing trips to Iron River, Michigan with his neighbor Jack Newsom and Jack's friends.
He was a lifelong active member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for young adults as well as adults for more than 20 years. Emmaus Walks and Chrysalis Flights were also religious activities that he gave of his time and efforts. He served as a Lay Director as well as performing other duties to support these activities. He was active in the Hoosier Hills and El Shaddi Emmaus communities and their reunion groups. He and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary working as part of a Mexico Family Camp sponsored by the Sherman Oakes Church in Bloomington. The couple enjoyed an inspirational trip to Israel in 1995 and he was baptized in the Jordan River which he considered one of the highlights of his life.
He served with the Army Air Corp after graduating from high school for a brief period and then with the Indiana National Guard with Spencer's Battery, "B", 524th Field Artillery Battalion.
He is survived by his son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Eric, Dylan, Tatum and Dayna Sue, Bonnie, grandchildren Nick and Stephen, brother-in-law Larry Huffman (Susie). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sue, a son Daniel Joseph and siblings Harold Emma, Pauline and Robert.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.
Visitation will be on Friday at the church from 4-8 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in his memory may be made the Dick (Mr. Dyar) and Sue Dyar Scholarship in care of the Owen County Community Foundation, P.O. Box #503, Spencer, IN. 47460, Spencer United Methodist Church, 65 N. Montgomery St., Spencer, IN. 47460 or a charity of the donor's choice
Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.
Online condolences may be shared with Mr. Dicks family at www.westparrishpedigo.com
Mr. Dyar was an educator having taught 31 years at Spencer High School and Owen Valley High School. His specialties were the health sciences especially Human Anatomy and Biology. He also coached Jr-High basketball, Freshman basketball, Jr. Varsity Basketball and was the varsity assistant coach from 1961-1964. He is the only Spencer High School graduate to have played on two winning sectional basketball teams, 1945 & 1946 and then help coach the Spencer Cops to sectional championships in 1962 & 1964. After his retirement the lure of teaching persisted as he substituted on a regular basis for Owen Valley and Edgewood school districts as well as teaching GED classes in Spencer. Many of his former students, to include his son Rick, became educators and credit Mr. Dyar as being their inspiration for selecting that vocation. The Owen Valley Alumni Association selected Mr. Dyar as their inaugural recipient of their "Distinguished Faculty & Staff Award" in 2012. Lastly he worked on the entrance gate at McCormicks Creek State Park for 12 years, retiring at the end of 2019 season.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit as he opened Spencer's first laundromat in the late 1950's. He sold this successful business in 1996. He additionally operated a Frostop root beer facility for three summers in the late 50's as he felt local students needed an opportunity for employment during the summer months. He and his wife Sue built a new home on top of the hill off "Old State Road 46" in 1975 and later started an apple orchard on property across the road from their home. The orchard evolved to a business venture that included operating a market specializing in apple products as well as other country knickknacks. The orchard allowed him to do "outdoor work" such as pruning of apple trees, clearing of brush as well as picking the apples that he thoroughly enjoyed. The orchard was very supportive of the "Apple Butter Festive" held in Spencer in the fall of the year. His business acumen culminated with him serving as a director of the Owen County State Bank for 18 years.
As an outdoors type of person he enjoyed hunting as a young man and fishing as he grew older. He took his sons on fishing trips to Canada along with Dr. Jean Creek and his sons. He was also the chaperon on fishing trips to Iron River, Michigan with his neighbor Jack Newsom and Jack's friends.
He was a lifelong active member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for young adults as well as adults for more than 20 years. Emmaus Walks and Chrysalis Flights were also religious activities that he gave of his time and efforts. He served as a Lay Director as well as performing other duties to support these activities. He was active in the Hoosier Hills and El Shaddi Emmaus communities and their reunion groups. He and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary working as part of a Mexico Family Camp sponsored by the Sherman Oakes Church in Bloomington. The couple enjoyed an inspirational trip to Israel in 1995 and he was baptized in the Jordan River which he considered one of the highlights of his life.
He served with the Army Air Corp after graduating from high school for a brief period and then with the Indiana National Guard with Spencer's Battery, "B", 524th Field Artillery Battalion.
He is survived by his son Rick (Kathy), grandchildren Eric, Dylan, Tatum and Dayna Sue, Bonnie, grandchildren Nick and Stephen, brother-in-law Larry Huffman (Susie). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sue, a son Daniel Joseph and siblings Harold Emma, Pauline and Robert.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.
Visitation will be on Friday at the church from 4-8 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in his memory may be made the Dick (Mr. Dyar) and Sue Dyar Scholarship in care of the Owen County Community Foundation, P.O. Box #503, Spencer, IN. 47460, Spencer United Methodist Church, 65 N. Montgomery St., Spencer, IN. 47460 or a charity of the donor's choice
Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.
Online condolences may be shared with Mr. Dicks family at www.westparrishpedigo.com
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