Wolcottville, Indiana
RICHARD LOUIS POOR, 83, of Wolcottville, Ind., died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at his home. Born Sept. 11, 1931, in Etna Green, Ind., he was a son of the late Roger Wilden and Emma Elizabeth (Thompson) Poor. Richard was a United States Army veteran. He was a teacher at Elmhurst High School from 1959...
Read MoreDick was a really great guy, one of the more interesting people I've ever known. He was instrumental in the formation of the Little River Wetlands Project and the acquisition of Eagle Marsh. He was passionate about the history of the area and worked to preserve and interpret it. He will be missed, but his legacy will remain.
Paul McAfee
February 07, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN
My condolences go out to the Poor family. I was a student of his at Elmhurst. Very pleasant man. Rest peacefully Mr. Poor!
Aundria Allison/ Class of 1990
February 06, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN
Our thoughts are with you all.
Skip & Rosie Church
February 06, 2015 | Muncie, IN
I had Mr. Poor as a teacher. He was a good and thoughtful man who blessed many lives; may those blessings flow back to his family and comfort them in this time of transition. EHS Class of '79
Karen (Hoemig) Moussou
February 06, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN
Great man! I walked a few miles with him around Eagle Marsh...very informative. Sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Cornwell (Fort Wayne)
February 05, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Poor was my teacher at Elmhurst High School. We also served on the "SAVE ELMHURST" group together. What a blessing for your entire family to have had him in your lives. I can tell by posts and pictures how close your family is. You have so many beautiful memories to treasure.
Lisa Myers
February 05, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. My heart felt Prayers go out to the Poor Family.
Laurie Humphrey
February 05, 2015 | Yoder, IN
Sorry for your loss. I remember him from Elmhurst High School (I was his student) He was a great man.
Michelle Bixler-Beckman
February 05, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN
So sorry for you loss. Thinking of all of you.
Dena Joseph
February 05, 2015 | Columbia City, IN