Richard Leon Myers of Dunkirk, Indiana left the confines of this world and journeyed towards the light March 15 2022, holding the hand of his wife of 55 years Daisy Katherine Myers (Bivens). Also present to witness his departure were several children and grandchildren. Richard was born February 18, 1934 in Pennville, Indiana to Jehu Garth Myers and Katherine Myers (Webb).
He was a graduate of Redkey High School, where he was active in baseball and basketball, and was a proud Redkey Wolf his entire life.
Richard began his work career in the U.S. Army, he would later become a railroadman, bread man, bartender, and mechanic. He finished his career as a papermaker and retired from Rock Tenn Corporation Mill Division in Eaton, Indiana, where he served as Purchasing Agent.
Richard was an avid Basketball and sports fan and a member of the final Redkey High School Basketball team to ever win a Sectional. He loved the Indiana Pacers and "The General" Bobby Knight.
Richard was a dedicated familyman, husband, and father. Imposing yet approachable, he had a stern demeanor that masked a quick wit and wry sense of humor. He was quick to lend a hand to neighbors and friends, and a samaritan to strangers on many occasions.
Richard is survived by his wife, Daisy Katherine "Katy" Myers of Dunkirk and five children, Marc D. Myers of Indianapolis, Susan Duran of Dunkirk (husband David), Terry Ridgway of Dunkirk (wife Valerie), and Bruce Ridgway of Ontario CA, and Smokey Myers of Dunkirk. He was grandfather to eight; great-grandfather to 12; and great-great-grandfather to one. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Myers (wife Sandra) of Albany, IN.
Services will be at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel with viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday March 21, 2022. The Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 with burial following at IOOF Cemetery, Pennville.
He was a graduate of Redkey High School, where he was active in baseball and basketball, and was a proud Redkey Wolf his entire life.
Richard began his work career in the U.S. Army, he would later become a railroadman, bread man, bartender, and mechanic. He finished his career as a papermaker and retired from Rock Tenn Corporation Mill Division in Eaton, Indiana, where he served as Purchasing Agent.
Richard was an avid Basketball and sports fan and a member of the final Redkey High School Basketball team to ever win a Sectional. He loved the Indiana Pacers and "The General" Bobby Knight.
Richard was a dedicated familyman, husband, and father. Imposing yet approachable, he had a stern demeanor that masked a quick wit and wry sense of humor. He was quick to lend a hand to neighbors and friends, and a samaritan to strangers on many occasions.
Richard is survived by his wife, Daisy Katherine "Katy" Myers of Dunkirk and five children, Marc D. Myers of Indianapolis, Susan Duran of Dunkirk (husband David), Terry Ridgway of Dunkirk (wife Valerie), and Bruce Ridgway of Ontario CA, and Smokey Myers of Dunkirk. He was grandfather to eight; great-grandfather to 12; and great-great-grandfather to one. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Myers (wife Sandra) of Albany, IN.
Services will be at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel with viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday March 21, 2022. The Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 with burial following at IOOF Cemetery, Pennville.
Richard Leon Myers of Dunkirk, Indiana left the confines of this world and journeyed towards the light March 15 2022, holding the hand of his wife of 55 years Daisy Katherine Myers (Bivens). Also present to witness his departure were several children and grandchildren. Richard was born February 18, 1934 in Pennville, Indiana to Jehu Garth Myers and Katherine Myers (Webb).
He was a graduate of Redkey High School, where he was active in baseball and basketball, and was a proud Redkey Wolf his entire life.
Richard began his work career in the U.S. Army, he would later become a railroadman, bread man, bartender, and mechanic. He finished his career as a papermaker and retired from Rock Tenn Corporation Mill Division in Eaton, Indiana, where he served as Purchasing Agent.
Richard was an avid Basketball and sports fan and a member of the final Redkey High School Basketball team to ever win a Sectional. He loved the Indiana Pacers and "The General" Bobby Knight.
Richard was a dedicated familyman, husband, and father. Imposing yet approachable, he had a stern demeanor that masked a quick wit and wry sense of humor. He was quick to lend a hand to neighbors and friends, and a samaritan to strangers on many occasions.
Richard is survived by his wife, Daisy Katherine "Katy" Myers of Dunkirk and five children, Marc D. Myers of Indianapolis, Susan Duran of Dunkirk (husband David), Terry Ridgway of Dunkirk (wife Valerie), and Bruce Ridgway of Ontario CA, and Smokey Myers of Dunkirk. He was grandfather to eight; great-grandfather to 12; and great-great-grandfather to one. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Myers (wife Sandra) of Albany, IN.
Services will be at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel with viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday March 21, 2022. The Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 with burial following at IOOF Cemetery, Pennville.
He was a graduate of Redkey High School, where he was active in baseball and basketball, and was a proud Redkey Wolf his entire life.
Richard began his work career in the U.S. Army, he would later become a railroadman, bread man, bartender, and mechanic. He finished his career as a papermaker and retired from Rock Tenn Corporation Mill Division in Eaton, Indiana, where he served as Purchasing Agent.
Richard was an avid Basketball and sports fan and a member of the final Redkey High School Basketball team to ever win a Sectional. He loved the Indiana Pacers and "The General" Bobby Knight.
Richard was a dedicated familyman, husband, and father. Imposing yet approachable, he had a stern demeanor that masked a quick wit and wry sense of humor. He was quick to lend a hand to neighbors and friends, and a samaritan to strangers on many occasions.
Richard is survived by his wife, Daisy Katherine "Katy" Myers of Dunkirk and five children, Marc D. Myers of Indianapolis, Susan Duran of Dunkirk (husband David), Terry Ridgway of Dunkirk (wife Valerie), and Bruce Ridgway of Ontario CA, and Smokey Myers of Dunkirk. He was grandfather to eight; great-grandfather to 12; and great-great-grandfather to one. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Myers (wife Sandra) of Albany, IN.
Services will be at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel with viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday March 21, 2022. The Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 with burial following at IOOF Cemetery, Pennville.
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