Richard was born on June 23, 1938 in Terre Haute to Samuel C. Shorter, Sr. and Iona E. Shorter.
He was a truck driver for many years, and enjoyed his small repair shop on North 25th Street for many years.
His parents; his wife, Rayetta Shorter; and siblings, William Shorter, Jack Shorter, Joseph Shorter, Samuel C. Shorter, Jr., James D. Shorter, Sr., Rosemary McCammon, Helen Williams and Ilene Johnson preceded him in death.
Surviving are nephews, David Shorter, Jim Shorter, Sam Shorter, Ricky Shorter, and Joey Shorter; and many others.
Private arrangements entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home.