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Richard "Dick" spent much of his young life growing up in Tab and Attica, Indiana, graduating from Attica High School, May 22, 1960. Dick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from May 25, 1960, to February 27, 1964.
June 11, 1965, Dick married Sheila Wininger at a small country church near Attica, Indiana. Together they cherished their children Steven and Lori.
Dick was employed with ARA Vending Company., Lafayette, Indiana. He was a Supervisor with Servomation Vending Company, Anchorage, Alaska, and a Manager with County Welding Supply, Crawfordsville, Indiana.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 492 of West Lafayette, Indiana, VFW Post 1154 Lafayette, Indiana, and 40 & 8 Voiture 364, Lafayette, Indiana.
In loving memory, Dick is cherished by his wife, Sheila; son, Steven Brown of Anchorage, Alaska; sisters, Nancy Mitchell of West Lafayette, Indiana, Julie Johnson of Attica, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Benedict; parents, Cecil and Mary Algine; stepfather, Arthur "Roscoe" Clark.
At 82, his sisters still called him "Dickie". Throughout their lives, he teased them unmercifully and they loved every minute of it. He brought them joy, and they loved him well.
Dick will best be remembered for being a kind and loving husband, father, and brother as well as for his quick wit and humorous personality.
Pastor Hunter Chadwell will officiate.
Graveside ceremonies and Military Honors will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1pm at Salem Cemetery.
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