Richard ‘Dick’?Harrell Sr.
June 1, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.
Richard ‘Dick’?Harrell Sr.
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Born Nov. 7, 1959, in South Bend, Dick was the son of Theronfield and Opal Bush Harrell. He was united in marriage to Mary Cotton on July 1, 1978, in Warsaw.
He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and continued on to receive an associate’s degree in computer science in 1994 and a bachelor’s degree in applied management at Trine University, South Bend, in 1998.
Dick worked as a production clerk and a journeyman roll tender for LSC Communication for 41 years, retiring in 2021. He was an avid bowler and involved in many weekly bowling leagues. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Society.
Dick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Harrell, of Etna Green; children: Mary (Michael) McDowell, of Warsaw; Sandi Kay Harrell, of Fort Wayne; Richard Harrell Jr., of Etna Green; siblings: James (Nancy) Harrell and Michael (Sandra) Harrell. He is also survived by grandchildren: Jonathan (Amber), Matthew (Chelsea), Hannah, Jacob, Sarah, Autumn; six great-grandchildren and two on the way.
He was preceded in passing by a sister, Pamela Harrell; and two grandchildren: Angel and Bradley.
A visitation is planned from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5. Pastor Jamy Gregory will be officiating the services. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Born Nov. 7, 1959, in South Bend, Dick was the son of Theronfield and Opal Bush Harrell. He was united in marriage to Mary Cotton on July 1, 1978, in Warsaw.
He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and continued on to receive an associate’s degree in computer science in 1994 and a bachelor’s degree in applied management at Trine University, South Bend, in 1998.
Dick worked as a production clerk and a journeyman roll tender for LSC Communication for 41 years, retiring in 2021. He was an avid bowler and involved in many weekly bowling leagues. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Society.
Dick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Harrell, of Etna Green; children: Mary (Michael) McDowell, of Warsaw; Sandi Kay Harrell, of Fort Wayne; Richard Harrell Jr., of Etna Green; siblings: James (Nancy) Harrell and Michael (Sandra) Harrell. He is also survived by grandchildren: Jonathan (Amber), Matthew (Chelsea), Hannah, Jacob, Sarah, Autumn; six great-grandchildren and two on the way.
He was preceded in passing by a sister, Pamela Harrell; and two grandchildren: Angel and Bradley.
A visitation is planned from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5. Pastor Jamy Gregory will be officiating the services. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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