Richard "Dick" Wilson

Richard E. “Dick” Wilson, 77, passed away in his home on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Dick was born in Warsaw, Indiana on October 23, 1946 to Merl Monroe and Elvinia Ruth (Cotton) Wilson. He attended Larwill High School and was the manager of the basketball team. He graduated with the class of 1965.

A hard-working farmer all his life, he taught his family a strong work ethic and that living on a farm you just had to learn to take care of problems on your own. He grew crops and raised animals, often making connections with his animals, and farmed with International Harvester machinery. But most of that was because of Dick’s soft, loving and caring nature. He loved all animals and was fond of his pigs the most. Dick also worked for Hartman & Sons in Pierceton as a field superintendent for many years until his retirement.

Dick was a simple man, would do anything for anyone, and always treated others the way he wanted to be treated. He was easy to talk to and optimistic. Dick loved his family and was great with children. He was very proud of all his children and grandchildren and he would talk about them often to complete strangers. He was also always very supportive in sports and activities.

Dick was a fan of the New York Yankees, Indianapolis Colts and IU Basketball. His favorite tv show was “The Honeymooners”. He would often be found in his huge vegetable garden or selling his produce at the local farmer’s market. He was known to sell his produce at a very favorable price or give it away to those he knew. In his younger years, he was part of the Jaycee’s in Pierceton and played catcher for the Collier’s Gas Station softball team.

Dick is dearly missed by his children: Becky (Ed) VanOsdol of Charleston, SC, Samantha (Archie) Newsome of Mentone, Rick (Autumn) Wilson of Indianapolis, step-son Jacob Shock of Warsaw, Lacey (Michael) Rodgers of North Manchester, Raven Wilson of Redkey, IN and Gannon Wilson of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; his brother Merl (Karen) Wilson of North Manchester as well as many nieces and nephews; and ex-wife, Virginia Wilson of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Brandon VanOsdol; partner Susan Hyde; brothers Lewie and Lawrence “Pete” and infant sister Nancy Wilson.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 105 S. First Street, Pierceton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating.

Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Memorial contributions can be made to Whitko High School FFA Fund c/o Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, 1 Big Blue Ave., South Whitley, IN 46787..