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Robert Rich Obituary
Indianapolis - Robert Paul Rich, on May 7, 2020, in the Golden Hill home in Indianapolis that he long delighted in, passed on quietly to what comes next. He was with us for 93 years.
Born September 9, 1926 in Indianapolis to John Paul and Helen Jeanette Constance Rich, he graduated from Shortridge High School. He went on to study business and engineering at Texas A&M, Purdue University, and graduated from Butler University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1945, just weeks after his beloved older brother Wally (John Wallace Rich) was killed in Belgium fighting as an infantryman during the earliest hours of the Battle of the Bulge.
After partnering with O. A. Tucker in 1949, he established Rich's Furniture in downtown Indianapolis and he later established Rich's Home Furnishings of Carmel. Bob's wife Shirley of 68 years brought her design skills to the business. His enthusiastic salesmanship and taste for fine furniture earned him many loyal customers and a lifelong vocation.
Robert leaves behind his wife Shirley, their two sons Christopher Paul and Randal Alan, granddaughter Kelsey, great-grandson Peyton Wesley, and their precious dog Jack. The family would like to thank devoted caregivers Sandy Butler, Monica Masters and Carrie Harris.
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Nina R
May 28, 2021
I grew up inside Rich’s Furniture downtown, since both of my parents worked there. So many fond memories of Bob and his family! Our families travelled to Spain together— Bob driving us around Gibraltar. He used to allow us kids to sell parking spaces in the Rich furniture parking lot downtown for special events (I think it was the parade for the 500). The fantastic Christmas parties that Bob and Shirley would throw! I applied lemon oil lovingly to Bob’s domain—The Library. During high school, I even painted his house on GH with my boyfriend! So much history! I salute you, Bob! So much love and respect to you and yours! Many thanks to the person who posted this interesting history of Bob here.
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Vincent Bartning
June 19, 2020
I'll miss you Uncle Bob! Condolences to Randy, Great-Aunt Avis, Chris. I visited you times over the years, all but once with my mother and other family. 93's pretty good though! And I hope you're with the Lord like my grandfather, John Wallace Rich.
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