Richard D. Yare

Richard Dalton Yare

88, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012. Richard was born on June 11, 1924 in Hull Yorkshire, England to the late Richard and Elizabeth Yare. He served three years in the British Army as a medic and as a Sergeant. Richard attended Marist College and Boulevard Technical College while in England before moving to the U.S. to attend Purdue University. His studies included manufacturing and engineering. Richard married his love Hilda Harraway on October 18, 1947.

Richard worked in tool making, foundry making, and production and machinery from 1940—1967 before immigrating to the U.S. in 1967. From 1967-1975 Richard worked for R.C.A. of America. He helped pilot a program setting up and tooling a production line for video tape recorders. In 1977 Richard became a U.S. citizen. In 1976 he then joined Reeder & Kline Machinery, Carmel, as a processor engineer responsible for manufacturing. He retired in 1995. Richard enjoyed golfing, traveling, and Team Purdue. He will always be remembered as The Proper English Gentleman by those that knew him.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Hilda of 65 years; their son Philip (Angie) Yare; and grandson Matthew Richard Yare.

Richard was preceded in death by his two sons Anthony Yare and Michael Yare.

Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel , is assisting the family during their loss. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Yare residence.