Richard "Dick" Wissler

Richard “Dick” Wissler, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born May 20, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond and Miriam Lloyd Wissler, Dick was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School and had 2 years of college. Dick was a U. S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1951 to 1955. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service in 1990 after 16 years of service. Dick was a member of the American Legion and a longtime member of First English Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He had been active in Civic Theatre for many years and was head of the costume department, a former Board member, and a proud recipient of the Norbert Silbiger Award. Dick was a Richmond Community Schools Trustee from 1967-1971; served as a volunteer at the RCA Tennis tournaments and the Wayne County Tourism Bureau, and worked with Disney World during the Pan Am Games. His hobbies included feeding birds and traveling. Dick was a huge sports fan and was a loyal follower of the Cincinnati Reds, Indiana Pacers, Richmond Red Devils sports teams, and the Richmond Roosters and Richmond Jazz. He loved his family dearly and especially loved attending his grandchildren’s events. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Sheila Wissler; daughter, Debbie (Mike) Witt, of Heltonville, Indiana; son, Paul (Beth) Wissler, of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Vickie (Ron) Lee, of Brookville, Ohio; grandchildren, Craig Witt of Chicago, Illinois, Heather (Sam) Owens of Kennesaw, Georgia, Sean (Haley) Witt of Gosport, Indiana, Sherry (Jay) Holland of Brookville, Ohio, Shanda Lee of Englewood, Ohio, Shannon (Adam) Kendig of Arcanum, Ohio, Shavonne (Ben) Smart of Phillipsburg, Ohio, Stephanie Brewer, of Florida, Erin Wissler (Harrison) Gerdes of Iowa City, Iowa, Kevin Wissler of Denver, Colorado, and Maura Wissler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Long of Richmond; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Wissler; brother, Sydney Wissler; sister-in-law Claudette Wissler; brother-in-law, Jerry Long; and two nieces, Annette Estep and Sherry Etheridge. The family would like to thank AseraCare Hospice and Brookdale Assisted Living for their excellent care of Dick. Memorial visitation for Richard “Dick” Wissler will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main Street, Richmond. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at First English Lutheran Church with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Private entombment will be in the First English Lutheran Church Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to: First English Lutheran Church, 2727 East Main Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Richard "Dick" Wissler

May 20, 1930 - July 18, 2023