Richard Michael Dunnuck

Richard Michael Dunnuck obituary, Shelbyville, IN

Richard Michael Dunnuck

Richard Dunnuck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murphy-Parks Funeral Services on Jun. 9, 2025.

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Richard Michael Dunnuck, 81 of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at The Willows of Shelbyville.
He was born March 4, 1944 in Orange County, TX to Richard Cross Michael Dunnuck and Ruth Augusta (Dewitz) Dunnuck.
While born in Texas he was raised in Chicago. He moved his family to Missouri in the early 70's to raise his kids away from the city. He owned Dunnuck's Painting for 20 years and began training bird dogs. He later relocated to Wisconsin with his wife Kathy and they began training dogs together. They then moved to Indiana where they resided for about 20 years where they operated Shotgun Farm bird dog training and breeding facility. He loved hunting, fishing, fast cars and most off all working dogs. He was a passionate and devoted dog breeder and trainer. Committed to his dogs and the families that loved his dogs as much as he did.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Hope Brown, and his sons, Richard Dunnuck, and Dean Dunnuck, his grandchildren Samantha Huff and Stephanie (husband, Dustin) Bellegante, and his best friends Steve Dake, Dwayne Ramey and April Holiday.
He was preceded in death by his parents and also his loving wife of over 30 years, Kathryn (Ogden) Dunnuck.
A Gathering of Friends will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 from Noon until 2pm at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Richard's family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

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