Richard A. "Dick" Weaver
December 3, 1935 — September 28, 2017
Richard A. “Dick” Weaver, 81, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. He was born on December 3, 1935 in Mishawaka, IN to Carlyle Robert “Bob” & Glada (Hartman) Weaver.
He attended high school in Jimtown, then moved to the Syracuse area in the early 1950’s and attended high school in Syracuse. He was married on December 26, 1953 in Syracuse, IN to Mary C. Stuckman who survives. He was formerly employed at Liberty Homes as a truck driver, Syracuse Rubber Company, Star Craft, and Rinker Boat Company as a security guard all in Syracuse. He also worked for Fairmont Homes in Nappanee & Flex steel in New Paris. He served as a Reserve Police Officer for Syracuse Police Dept., managed the Standard Gas Station in Syracuse and was the owner operator of Dick’s Mowing Service.
He was a member of the Millersburg Church of Christ, Sons of the American Legion Post 223 in Syracuse, and Moose Lodge in Elkhart. He enjoyed model trains, fishing, golfing, sitting on the porch watching people go by, and most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by:
Wife – Mary Weaver of Syracuse
4 Daughters – Kathy (Joseph) Martin of Syracuse, Connie (Donald) Stoliker of Cromwell, Donna (Stuart) Jackson of Milford, Judy (Robert) Bachtel of Syracuse
Son – Jack (Lina) Weaver of Goshen
11 Grand & 24 Gt. Grandchildren
2 Sisters – Lavera “Joan” Harris & Karen “Kay” Cory both of Syracuse
Brother – Larry (Carolyn) Weaver of Syracuse
Several Nieces & Nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister – Gail Darlene Weaver.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN. A Celebration of Life Service will held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Millersburg Church of Christ, 11851 CR 44, Millersburg, IN with Preacher David Mains officiating.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Richard Weaver Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.