Richard Lowell Tuell

Mr. Tuell was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired from Cummins. He loved to travel and visited all 50 states and several other countries. In addition to traveling, Richard also loved fishing, camping and was a huge Chicago Cubs fan. Mr. Tuell also never met a stranger and loved to be part of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sharon Joann (Myers) Tuell of Columbus; children, Shannon (Gary) White of Coon Rapids, MN, Sheila (Larry) Spurling of Evansville, Tim (Deana) Tuell of Columbus and Shawn (Karen) Tuell of Columbus; grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Jason, Shelley, Michael, Mitchell and Aubree; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, October 7, 2016 at Myers-Reed Chapel, Columbus, with Pastor Charles Aigner officiating. Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Bartholomew County Combined Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 4 - 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials in Richard’s name are suggested to the American Heart Association, 6500 Technology Center Dr #100, Indianapolis, IN 46077, or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201.

The family will receive online condolences at: www.myers-reed.com. Myers-Reed Chapel is serving the Tuell family.