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RICHARD INSKEEP Obituary

RICHARD G. INSKEEP, 89, of Fort Wayne, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at home. Born in Bluffton, Dick served as the President and Publisher of The Journal Gazette Company. During his tenure, he enhanced his locally owned newspaper and strengthened its position in the community. He also founded and served as President of The Journal Gazette Foundation. That Foundation has contributed over $10 million dollars to Northeast Indiana charities. His accomplishments are many but a few include: Induction into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame and The Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. He was awarded an honorary doctorate for service to Indiana University and received the United Way's Bill Latz Award. However, developing personal relationships was Dick's strength and his joy. He made friends wherever he went. Some of those friends were from the newspaper or the golf course or Lake Wawasee all places he loved. He enjoyed German Shepherds, and as a late night snack - ice cream and fried egg sandwiches. Dick would travel reluctantly and then be glad he went. And despite their record, he was always happy watching a Chicago Cubs or an Indiana University game. Some of Dick's favorite volunteer activities included the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Board of Trustees, President and Tournament Chairman of the Mad Anthonys golf tournament and National President of the IU Alumni Club. First Presbyterian was his church home. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Harriett; daughter Julie Inskeep (Bobby Simpson) of Fort Wayne; sons, Joseph (Barbara) Inskeep of Cambridge, Mass., Thomas Inskeep of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Stephen (Leslie) Inskeep of Atlanta Ga.; six grandchildren, Leigha, Laura, Claire, Kirk, Leo, and Jack; and great granddaughter, Matilda. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Glenn Inskeep; sister, Carolyn Inskeep; and brother, Robert Inskeep. (All formerly of Bluffton). Visitation is from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Memorials may be made to Turnstone or the Indiana University Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD INSKEEP

11 Entries

Anita Hanna

January 28, 2014

To the Inskeep family,
My deepest sympathies to you. I remember babysitting for the girls so many years ago. Your family were close friends with us Larmore's. May God keep you close to Him in these trying days.
Sincerely, Anita Larmore Hanna

January 11, 2014

Mrs. Inskeep, my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your lovely husband. He truly was a wonderful and giving man. Sandy Boruk

Chuck Pierson

January 10, 2014

Best Wishes

January 10, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

Hartley and Sue McLeod

January 10, 2014

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Richard. He was such a wonderful and giving man. Please know that each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad time. Our loss was heavens gain! God Bless.

Walter Swayze

January 10, 2014

A great man, a great loss for many people.
With every good wish,
Walt Swayze

Sandy Thorn Clark

January 10, 2014

When Dick Inskeep hired me in 1962, I rushed home to tell my mother that "the most handsome and charming man I ever met" had just made my dreams of working for The Journal Gazette come true. It was my distinct joy and honor to work for Dick for 40 years. He was caring, warm, wonderfully witty, passionate about his newspaper and the community, devoted to Harriett and his family,and fiercely loyal. I will forever cherish the memories and forever be grateful the handsome man with the gentle smile made my dreams come true.

Marilyn Moran-Townsend

January 10, 2014

Please know that I am and will pray daily for your family for healing of your broken hearts. I also hope that wonderful memories of Dick will surround you like warm hugs from Heaven.
I feel blessed to have been mentored by Dick and Harriet in the real meaning of servant leadership and civic responsibility. I dearly love both of the Inskeeps and will miss Dick very, very much.
With Love and Sympathy,
Marilyn Moran-Townsend and Bill Townsend

January 10, 2014

To Mrs. Dick Inskeep, Julie and family: Please accept our sincere sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Respectfully, Marlene and Greg Hastreiter

January 10, 2014

Julie and All, Your Dad was surely in my top 10 people to emulate. What a good man!! God Bless you all. Dave Schlueter

Fr. John H. Delaney

January 10, 2014

Dear Harriett and family, My sincere sympathy to you all as you say farewell to your wonderful husband, father, grandfather and best friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and week ahead. The article in the paper and the well-chosen words of the obituary certainly captured well the man Dick was and how he was known to so many. Friendly and enjoying people says it all!

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