David N. Rihm
November 6, 1937 ~ June 17, 2021
David N. Rihm, 83, Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2021, after having a massive stroke earlier in the week. David was born November 6, 1937, in Morgantown, to the late Norbert and Mary Ann (Heim) Rihm.
David graduated from Marian University in 1959 and worked for 14 years at the Indiana State Board of Accounts and 23 years at the Indiana State Budget Agency, retiring in 1999.
Dave was a devout Catholic and charter member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where he was a member of Parish Council and was a Eucharistic Minister for years. He was a charter member of the St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council 7431, served as the council’s first Grand Knight, and served as the council’s Financial Secretary for 29 years, chaired the Citrus Drive for 35 years, and chaired the Newspaper Drive for 30 years. He was also a 4th Degree member of the Bishop Chatard Assembly and was Deputy Commander for 25 years. He was named the 2008 Catholic Layman of the Year in the Bishop Chatard Assembly. He served as Treasurer of the Central Indiana Chapter of K of C for 15 years. Dave had a sincere respect and appreciation for all things related to the Knights of Columbus.
Always one to stay busy, Dave was a charter member, past president, and treasurer of the Mooresville Optimist Club and was very instrumental in starting a youth soccer league in Mooresville that served 500-600 children a season. Many years ago when everyone and their brother took a newspaper, Dave started and organized Mooresville’s monthly Newspaper Drive. He was strongly committed and devoted all things related to recycling. Dave systematically (as most Dave things were done) was responsible for organizing a team of volunteers that collected literally tons of paper, month after month, year after year.
He was the treasurer of the Marleywoods Homeowners’ Association, Inc. for 30 years. He was named the Marian University Distinguished Alumni in 2007. Over the many years, Dave donated over 20 gallons of blood to the Central Indiana Regional Blood Center. With all of this volunteer work and a busy professional career, Dave still had time to be a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Mayer) Rihm; son, Mark Rihm; daughter, Jennifer (Steve) Wilson; brothers, John (Bonnie) Rihm and Jack Rihm; grandchildren, Desirae and Gehrig Rihm and Emma Wilson; great grandchild, Brannon.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 24, 2021, 3 to 7 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana Street, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More St. Vincent de Paul Society to help those in need. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Ruth, Mark, Jenny n Family Soo very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing – we enjoyed several years of ribbing each other all n fun – he will b greatly missed by all – please kno that u r n r thoughts n prayers – may God give u peace n comfort n this time of sorrow n n the days n weeks to come – God’s Blessings Always Larry n Carolyn
Our prayers continue to be with you. We appreciate all that Dave did for STM over the years and most recently for St. Vincent de Paul. We will miss his teasing and guiding hand.
Blessed always in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave was always there to save and take the can tabs to help the schools. Will never forget the help he always gave me at Applefest each year. Judy Haynes
Ruth, Sorry for your loss.
David was a good and giving man. We are a better community…and world for the likes of him. My heartfelt condolences to his family
Love,
Dave’s dedication to serving the parish of St. Thomas More was admirable. I enjoyed his dry wit and sense of humor. He will be missed. But I have no doubt we will all see him again, as I’m sure he’ll be preparing Heaven for his STM family and will have the coffee and donuts waiting for us.
With deepest sympathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. John 14:27
Mark I wanted to express my condolences to you and your family, your Dad sounds like a great guy, I’m sorry for your family’s loss. Aaron Muller
I was so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I rode to work with him for many years. I “graduated” from riding in the rear of the station wagon to the front seat. We had some interesting rides! He was a kind and generous individual who was so proud of his family. My sincere condolences to you all. Ann Kropelnicki