Obituaries

December 20, 1936 to May 8, 2022

WINAMAC - Richard Ted “Dick” Myers, 85, of Monticello, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Sunday, May 8, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Crown Point.

He was born Dec. 20, 1936 in Francesville, to the late Ted and Lura Weltzin Myers. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1955. On Oct. 27, 1956, he married Wanda May “Sis” Shidler in Francesville. She passed away Feb. 13, 2011.

Dick Myers

He is survived by:
Richard Ted “Rick” (Mary) Myers Jr., Rensselaer, Son
Brad L. Garling, Winamac, Son-in-law
Richard James (Savannah Eldridge) Myers, Grandson
Christopher Patrick (Tori) Myers, Grandson
Nicholas Anthony Myers, Grandson
Kathryn Mae Myers, Granddaughter
Leslie Marie (Aaron) Disinger, Granddaughter
Matthew Lee Garling, Grandson
5 Great-Grandchildren: Mason, Hayden, Kaylee, Emmalynn, and Lucy (and one on the way).
James Myers, Monon, Brother
Rose (Mike) Salyer, Francesville, Sister
Bill Davis, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Ralph Shidler, Lafayette, Brother-in-law
Richard “Bick” Shidler, Argos, Brother-in-law
Lila Shidler, Argos, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Shelia Kay Garling, Daughter
Sue Allen, Sister
Nina Davis, Sister
Helen Wilson, Sister

Mr. Myers was a lifelong Iron Worker and member of the Ironworkers Local #379 in Lafayette, which later merged with Local #22 in Indianapolis. He also owned and operated Dick & Wanda’s Restaurant and Bar in Chalmers for several years. He was a member of the White County Farm Bureau, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2570, Sons of The American Legion Post #81 and the VFW Auxiliary Post #2231 all of Monticello. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, Pheasants Forever, and the international Moose Lodge. He enjoyed racing, hunting, and fishing as well as gambling and playing cards. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and was well-known for his relish trays and shrimp platters. He cherished the many breakfasts brought to him daily by his brother, Jim. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, May 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.