Richard G. Chisholm

Mr. Chisholm was a graduate of Purdue University, with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in electrical engineering and served in the NROTC. He has been an engineer in the High Horse Power Division of Cummins Inc. the last 16 years.

He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church where he was active in the men’s ministry. He was a former Boy Scout, a former Cub Scout leader and was assistant leader of Troop No. 555. Active in all aspects of soccer, he also was an avid golfer and was in charge of the March of Dimes golf outing for Cummins. He was a lifetime member of the NRA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, with Father Clem Davis officiating. Calling will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Cremation will follow the service. Prayer service 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Born in Crane, Indiana, March 23, 1960, Mr. Chisholm was the son of Richard W. and Elissa Shields Chisholm. He married Kate Wright on June 21, 1986, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Survivors include his wife; children, Abby Chisholm of Cincinnati and Mary and Graydon Chisholm of Columbus; his parents, of Cincinnati; sisters, Susan Chisholm and husband Rick Buckmann of Philadelphia, PA, Elizabeth Chisholm of Santa Fe, NM, Catherine (Shawn) Blankemeyer of Winston-Salen,NC, and Margaret Chisholm and husband Jon Rowell of Mason, OH; and a brother, William (Laura) Chisholm of Kansas City, KS. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Boy Scout Troop 555, St Bartholomew Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.