Obituaries

July 14, 1936 to May 8, 2018

FRANCESVILLE- Richard Eugene Bushman, 81, of Flora (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at Mulberry Health, Mulberry, IN.

He was born July 14, 1936 in Francesville to the late Ernest E. and Mary G. Rogers Bushman. After graduating from high school, he farmed with his father and was later drafted into the U.S. Army. On April 3, 1960, he married Hazel Irene Crowe in Decatur, IL. She survives.

He is survived by:  
Faith D. Keller, Fishers, Daughter 
Phillip E. (Sandy) Bushman, Camden, Son 
Daniel E. (Michele) Bushman Brookston, Son 
Timothy E. (Donna) Bushman, Winamac, Son 
15 Grandchildren: Joseph, Hope, Makayla, Alyssa, Justin, Braiden, Dylan, Devin, Drew, Aaron, Austin, Adam, Ashley, Alan and Amber 
2 Great Grandchildren: Noah and Addilyn 
Thelma (Bob) Bensen, Greenwood, Sister 
Delores (Ray) Woodruff, Royal Center, Sister 
Phyllis Maynard, Gallatin, TN, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jim Keller, Son-in-law 
Jerry Maynard, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bushman was an active member of Paul's Chapel Church, rural Winamac, and enjoyed Sundays spent with his family at church. He was a lifelong farmer and owner/operator of Bushman Sales and Service in Francesville. In his later years, he did small engine repair at Coast-to-Coast in Winamac. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening, and bird watching. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 14, at Paul's Chapel Church with Pastor Phillip Messer officiating. Burial will be at Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.