Richard E. Roudebush

RICHARD E. "DICK" ROUDEBUSH, 95, passed away away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, to be with his Lord and wife. He retired from Painters Local 469 and had his own painting and papering business, retiring at the age of 86. His greatest love was his wife of almost 72 years, Marie. He enjoyed get togethers with kids, family and friends. "He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed very much by everyone." Surviving are three sisters, Wilma, Helen and Marilyn; two daughters, Carolyn Kleinschmidt and Anita (Norm) Brooks; two sons, Stephen Roudebush and David (Karen) Roudebush; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie; four brothers; six sisters; and his parents, Ralph and Ethel Roudebush (formerly of Noblesville, Ind.). Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1636 St. Marys Ave., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com