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Charles “Chuck” Richardson, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born July 20, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Ernest and Janet (Andis) Richardson. On November 30, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Molly Foster, and she survives.
In addition to Molly, Chuck is survived by his daughters, Brianna Wetrick and husband, Brandon, and Betsy Shonk and husband, Joseph, both of Shelbyville, and Brooke Rohlfing and husband, Kevin, of Bargersville; brothers, Bill Richardson and wife, Laura, Richard Richardson and wife, Missy, and Doug Richardson, all of Shelbyville, and Kyle Richardson and wife, Catlyn, of St. Paul; grandchildren, Sierra, Lyndsey, Logan, Addysyn and Alexa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jennie Richardson; and brothers, Dennis Richardson and Jimmy Richardson.
Chuck was an autobody painter at Laibe Corporation in Indianapolis, for over 30 years, retiring in 2015.
He enjoyed hot rods and race cars.
Chuck had an extensive collection of Hot Wheels and loved going to flea markets.
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Twisted Toy Drive or to Freeman Family Funeral Homes to help with the funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be shared with Chuck’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176
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