Richard Dayle Richardson (78) of Greensburg passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1947 to Maxine Richardson after the passing of his father, William Dayle Richardson. He was later raised by Maxine and John Stille along with six siblings.
Rich graduated from Greensburg High School in 1965. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Nancy Lynne Pratt on November 20, 1966. He continued his education with the IBEW 481 completing a four year electrical apprenticeship program. He became a general foreman and worked on many major projects including Victory Field, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Paul Brown Stadium, the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom, and the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World. He became a superintendent of many electrical jobs. After his retirement he went back into the work force as a Mechanical-Electrical Coordinator of a prominent construction company. Rich then worked on Lucas Oil stadium and Marriott Hotels.
Rich had many hobbies including tractor pulling with his family, building his 1935 Burnt Orange Chevy Truck Street Rod, going to car shows, helping his son and grandchildren renovate their homes, and working in his work shop. He loved spending time with his family and one of his favorite hobbies was working with his son.
Above all, he was a family man, and his favorite title was Pap. In 1970 Rich and Nancy lost twin girls (Nikki and Vikki), but welcomed a red-headed daughter two years later (Christa) and three years later a red-headed son (Eric). Their children blessed them with five grandchildren (Liz, Megan, Mike, Luke, and Annie), four great grandchildren (Arthur, Oskar, Katara, and Maylynn), to all of whom he was a best friend.
He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Nancy, his children Christa (Mike) Dickson, Eric (Missy) Richardson, grandchildren, Liz (Skyler) Templeton, Megan (Matt) Rust, Mike Richardson, Luke (Brooke) Lozier and Annie Richardson (Tristan), Bryce (Natalie) Eaken, Callie Eaken (Timmy), Dylan Eaken, Tara Winters, and great grandchildren Arthur Templeton, Oskar Rust, Katara Templeton, Maylynn Lozier, and Paxton Dixon, his brothers Bill (Victoria) Stille and Butch Stille, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings Judy, Soni, Ruth, and John.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Pastor Perry Cook will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
