Richard D. Wysong
August 16, 1926 - May 12, 2019
Richard D. Wysong, 92, New Paris, died 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born Aug. 16, 1926 in New Paris to Harvey & Wilma (Smith) Wysong. On Nov. 25, 1951, he married Virginia (Schroeder) Wysong. Surviving are his wife, Virginia, Courtyard of Goshen, children, Judy (Michael) Stull, Goshen, David (Karen) Wysong, Syracuse, Sandra (Worthie Haney) Kaufman, Nappanee, 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and brothers, James Wysong & Don Wysong. Richard was a graduate of New Paris High School and was a WW II veteran, serving in the Navy Pacific Theater. He was Head of Maintenance at Fairfield School Systems for about 20 years. Richard was a member of the Union Grove Brethren in Christ Church, Nappanee, and the American Legion Post #154, Nappanee. Graveside services with military honors will be 10 a.m., June 1, 2019 at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorial donations may be directed to the Center for Hospice, Elkhart. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
Richard D. Wysong, 92, New Paris, died 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born Aug. 16, 1926 in New Paris to Harvey & Wilma (Smith) Wysong. On Nov. 25, 1951, he married Virginia (Schroeder) Wysong. Surviving are his wife,... View Obituary & Service Information