Richard Dee "Delco Dick" Elmore

Richard Dee "Delco Dick" Elmore obituary, Anderson, IN

Richard Dee "Delco Dick" Elmore

Richard Elmore Obituary

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Richard Dee "Delco Dick" Elmore, 88, of Anderson, passed away Dec 3, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Richard was born November 11, 1931 in Indianapolis, the son of the late A. Clark and Frieda A. Elmore. He enlisted in the USAF as Airman First Class in 1950 serving during the Korean War. Retired after 30+ years at GM, he started at Allison Division of GM then transferred to Delco Remy in Anderson. Richard was a 50+ year member of Masonic Lodge 681, and a member of Scottish Rite. He was an amateur "HAM" radio operator for 60 years with call letters "WA9STB". He served as President for several years of the Madison Co. Amateur Radio Club. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League and Madison Co. Emergency Management Agency. He started in racing as an official for the United States Auto Club (USAC) for the Stock Car Division. After retirement from GM, he was asked to return and support the Delco components on IndyCar Series (CART) for over 10 years, traveling to all the race venues as a contract person through Anderson Tool & Die. He also was an Honorary Pit Crew Member for Michael Andretti of the Penske Racing Team. During his life, he volunteered as a "Red Coat" at St John's Hospital, "Contact Help", National Suicide Prevention and at Community Hospital. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, N. Pearl Elmore; his daughters, Dawn (Al) Mihic, Robin (Chip) Abbott and Cheryl (J.D,) Rogers; grandchildren, Jocelin (Kelley), Kristopher (Brittany), Veronica, Andrew, Brandy (Dave), Sunnie (Chris), Rachelle (Mat), Ryan, Rebecca (Michael), Nick (Leigh Ann), Rick (Meghan); great-grandchildren, Isabella, Liam Cole, Samantha (Jed), Morgan (Ben), Jillian, Corbin, Patrick, Oliver, Brinkley, and Hadley; great-great grandchildren, Nova, Kyson, Rayna; and son-in-law, Jeff Riseden. He was preceded in death by a daughter Venus Anne Riseden. A Masonic service will begin the Celebration of Life Service at 3pm Saturday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Visitation for family and friends will be from noon-3pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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December 15, 2021

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December 31, 2019

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December 8, 2019

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GARY WOOTEN

December 15, 2021

As a co-op student working in the Plant 18 Engineering Labs, and later as an engineer in the same building, I can attest that Dick held a special spot in the hearts of all of us co-op students, GMI, Purdue or Tri-State. Many happy memories of working around this fine man - who tried his best to beat me at pingpong! R.I.P. old friend!

Tara (Passwater) King

December 31, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn. I got to work with your dad at Delco and at the 500 for many years.

Nancy Hines

December 8, 2019

Pearl and family...So sorry to hear the news about Dick. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.

Jack Keesling

December 8, 2019

Pearl- we are saddened by this news. We hope all of our many find memories sustain all of us now and in the future. What a great guy! We will miss Dick tremendously!

Herve Madelmont

December 8, 2019

Hervé Madelmont à Richard Elmore
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How sad is it to loose you Dick ! I spoke to you a month ago for your birthday hoping to be with you again next year for your 89 yrs ! Remember : we met 52 years ago when Liliane and I we came to Anderson when I was sponsorded by Delco Remy in my studies at the GMI in Flint Mich .You were the boss in the alternators laboratory and you guided me so friendly that we became...friends . We met often for barbecues or in our place 17th street for french type diners. You took me to the 500 miles in Indianapolis ...but it rained all day ! No race .We went you and I, for a skiing day in Bellefontaine Ohio. Nice memories .And you were the first one to get to know Philippe at St John's hospital when he was born on april 25 1969. Then we left for France and for 50 years, we exchanged christmas cards ! The longest friendship of all for us ! You were a great man.involved in many different activities .Great sense of humor . My regret is that we never had a chance to see you in France ! You would have loved it.
Rest in peace .You shall always remain in our hearts...
Hervé & Liliane ...and Philippe your franco/american fan!

Molly Hines Aliberti

December 7, 2019

Sending hugs and condolences to the entire Elmore Family. One of my fondest childhood memories of Dick (or Mr. Elmore as he will always be to me) was at the annual Elmore Christmas Parties. Every year about this time I think about those parties and how much fun it was to make homemade garland from popcorn and cranberries. In my memories, those parties were magical, as was Mr. Elmore. Whether at Christmas or at the racetrack with my dad, he never failed to make me feel like a special young lady. He will be truly missed!

Rhonda Palmer

December 6, 2019

Thinking of you allwith love and gratitude for the friendship you had with Mom and Dad. They always loved you both.

Bob Lawson

December 5, 2019

Dawn Mihic, I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was always fun to be around and very helpful as well. Bob Lawson

Kim Craig

December 5, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss! He was a very special person and one of my favorite patients at Dr. Pefley's!

Joe Adams

December 5, 2019

I worked with Dick for many years. A very wonderful man with many stories and much knowledge. He will be missed. Joe Adams

Bryan Frank

December 5, 2019

Dick was a great guy. He was one of the Elmers who taught my General Class so I could upgrade my license. May the Lord Bless and Keep You Family in His Arms during this time.

Bob Hayworth

December 5, 2019

Sorry, to of Dicks's passing, great fellow to be around at amateur radio meetings and enjoyed talking with him and hearing him on the nets. Prayers and condolences to family and friends, Bob Hayworth WD9GWM

Diana Carter

December 4, 2019

So sorry for the great loss to your family

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