Richard L. Dunlevy

Richard L. Dunlevy, 87, with his loving wife and devoted daughters at his side, passed from this
life on January 18 at 4:24pm at Our Hospice of South Central lndiana.
Richard was born May 18, 1930 in Henryville, lndiana to Francis and Alma Dunlevy. Most of his
childhood was spent on a dairy farm. He graduated from Henryville High School and enlisted
in the United States Navy. He served his country from 1948 to 1952. After completing his tour
of duty in the Navy, Richard attended Indiana University in Bloomington and graduated in 1956
with a degree in Business Administration. He met the love of his life, Peggy Beyl in 1952 and
they were married September 9, 1955. She survives him.
They moved to Columbus in 1956 for Richard's job with Cummins Engine Company where he
held various accounting positions until his retirement after 27 years of service. He then
worked part-time for his life-long friend Hank Winters at Winters Associates.
"Dick", as he was known to his friends, was a member of First Presbyterian Church for over 50
years. During the last few years of his life, he was a member of the men's bible study group.
He volunteered his time and gifts to several organizations during his life including Christole and
most recently at Love Chapel.
He was preceded in death by both his parents and his younger brother David Dunlevy.
ln addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his three daughters, Cindy (Max) Henry of
Columbus; Lynda Hamilton of lndianapolis; and Diane Dunlevy of Minneapolis, Minnesota;
grandchildren Kaylan Fields and Lee Hamilton; great granddaughter Jada Fields; and his sister
Marilyn Walden of Henryville.
Richard was devoted to his family and taking care of his girls was his greatest joy. He was a ,
kind, gentle, quiet man who was adored by his family and treasured by friends-who had the
pleasure of knowing him. He enjoyed listening to music, reading, movies, lU basketball and
most of all, spending time with his family. Family vacations to Clearwater Beach when his girls
were young held special memories for him.
Cremation is planned with inurnment at First Presbyterian Columbarium. A celebration of life
will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, January 23 at2pm with a reception
following. ln lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's honor may be made to Love Chapel, First
Presbyterian Church Property Committee or Our Hospice of South Central lndiana. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.
Myers-Reed Chapel on 25t Street is assisting the Dunlevy family.