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Richard Skibinski Obituary
Richard John "Dick" "Skibo" Skibinski, 83, of Avon, formerly of Monticello, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 at The Hearth of Prestwick, Avon. Born in Chicago, IL on August 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Ulashek) Skibinski. He married Delores Marie (Goris) in June of 1956, she proceed him in death.
He was a member of St. Ann's Church in Lafayette and Our Lady of the Lakes in Monticello. Most known for his thoughtfulness and being a good friend, he always placed his family first. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed boating, fishing, walking the dogs, working out, and spending time around a fire pit with family and friends. Dick played football for Purdue University from 1953 - 1955. He was drafted by the Washington Redkins and then worked out with the San Franscisco 49ers before suffering a career ending knee injury. Dick earned his Masters of Education degree from Purdue University and worked at Lafayette Jefferson High School for 39 years. He served as the U.S. History Department Head and coached football and wrestling for many of those years. He is survived by three children, Richard John Skibinski (wife Chery) of West Lafayette, Stuart Andrew Skibinski (wife Jennifer) of Indianapolis, and Joseph Andrew Skibinski (wife Wendy) of Avon; and seven grandchildren, Rich of Washington D.C., Quinton and Brogan of West Lafayette, Gage and Macy of Indianapolis, and Zane and Tatum of Avon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Delores, daughter Cathy Ann, and brother, Joseph Skibinski. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Hippensteel Funeral Home, 822 North Ninth Street, Lafayette, and will be officiated by celebrant Amanda Atkins. Friends are invited for memorial visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of celebration. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request contributions to your local humane society, The Alzheimer's Association, or charity of your selection. Please share online memories and condolences at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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John johnson
December 22, 2022
Will never forget you coach.
John Johnson
December 22, 2021
I will always remember you coach. God bless.
John Johnson
September 5, 2017
I was saddened when I read of your passing.I know that you still live on coach, tough man with the heart of a saint.
Jerry Fitz
December 31, 2016
Coach Skibo, we called him he influenced me the most of all my teachers or coaches, in my life. he coached me football at Lafayette Jefferson High school, he was a great mentor and life coach to me.
Anthony Davit
December 30, 2016
Mr. Skibinski was a great coach and mentor to many young men at Lafayette Jefferson HS. He will be missed. RIP!
Tari Mitchell Herron
December 30, 2016
I had Mr. Skibinski for US History when I was a student at Jeff HS. I loved his class! He made learning our history very interesting and fun! He was sort of quiet but when he spoke, you really listened to what he was teaching you!
Mr. Skibinski truly was one of my very favorite teachers.
Sending all of his family our sincere concolences on his loss.
May Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, grant you His Mercy, His Comfort, His Peace and His Love,
H. Sam (Herron, Jr. class of 66) and Tari (Mitchell) Herron (class of 65)
Andy Craw
December 30, 2016
So sorry about your loss! Sincerely Andy Craw.
Wanda Fleming
December 30, 2016
Joe and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a great man and one of best Teachers I had as a student at Jeff.
RIP Mr. Skibinski
Wanda Fleming
Class of 1985
Candi Brunk Harrison
December 29, 2016
He was one of my favorite teachers and one of the real "good guys." We need more like him. Prayers for all
December 29, 2016
One of my favorite teachers in my years at Jeff. God Bless and keep you sir.
-Jeff Corbin
Dan and Deb Regich
December 29, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Kind and considerate. Good memories of Mr Skibinski as a drivers ed teacher and a football coach.
December 28, 2016
One of my favorite teachers, always kept it real, interesting and with his own fun loving personality he kept in entertaining and at times humorous. He always made me smile and think. Thoughts and prayers for Joe , and the entire family. He will be forever a member of the Jefferson High School family and legacy.
Katherine Jarrell
December 28, 2016
I have fond memories of Mr. Skibinski from my tenure at Jeff. He was one of the few teachers who not only engaged students in the classroom but also outside of it. I am very sorry for his passing and will be praying for the family.
Kathy Wilson - Jefferson High School - 1985
Jamie Hale-Catron
December 28, 2016
To the family!: I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Skibinski's passing. I had the privilege of having Mr. Skibinski for US History back in 1983. He was one of my favorite teacher's from my Jeff High School days. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Hale Class 1985!!
Rick Basham
December 28, 2016
To the Skibinski family,
So sorry for your loss! Dick was a good football coach and teacher and was highly respected! He maybe gone , but he will always be in your hearts.
Rick Basham ( Jeff class 68 )
Joni Michels
December 28, 2016
Steve,
Your Dad sounds like a phenomenal man who loved his family and was a great teacher. I always enjoy hearing the stories you have shared about growing up in such a loving and giving family. For sure, you made your Dad proud and you have given him the best gift of all with your time and your patience and your love.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. And wishing you peace and comfort!
God Bless You,
Joni
Tammi Lawson-Dickison
December 28, 2016
I am sorry for your loss.... Of all the teachers I had, Mr. Skibinski is one of two that left an ever lasting impression on me. He was a fantastic teacher for the class of 1980, Jefferson High.
Bob Grenwood
December 28, 2016
I was in sports med at Purdue--one of the best lineman with terrific team player--always ready despite injuries. Bob Greenwood-P.T.
Joel Pepple
December 28, 2016
I can remember working with Dick at Hubbard's years ago and he was such nice guy. I will never forget the time his wife called and they had ended their conversation unknowingly to me standing there, and he says "you better have that firewood cut and dinner ready when I get home" then hung up the phone with emphasis. I thought "wow!" in an almost disappointing way. He played it on for about another 10 seconds then gave that great smile he had and laughed. He sure had me fooled. He said "I'd never talk to her like that, you think i'm crazy?!" So sorry for you're loss. What a great guy!!
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
December 28, 2016
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