Obituaries

June 4, 1927 to December 7, 2017

CULVER - George E. Richardson, 90, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, in Culver.

He was born June 4, 1927 in Alexandria, IN, one of five children born to Perry and Mary (Manning) Richardson. He married Barbara Carter in the early 1950s, and together they had four sons. After their divorce, he later married Katherine Small on April 23, 1965 in Anderson. Together they raised six children.

He is survived by his sons: Robert (Tami) Richardson of Fulton, and Tim (Roberta) Richardson of Monterey; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Katherine; sons Larry and Steve Richardson; daughters Tina and Shelia Summers; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

Being very patriotic, Mr. Richardson joined the U.S. Navy. After three months he was discharged after it was discovered that he was under age. Later, in 1950, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. After his discharge, he took a job
for Lynch Corporation. He spent 36 years as an electrician there. He enjoyed going to auctions, sports, hunting, and fishing. He was also a big Colts fan.

A time to gather with the family will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorials may be given in Mr. Richardson’s memory to the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919 in Culver or the Collins-Tasch American Legion Post 399 in Monterey.