Richard Glenn Koker
May 6, 1948 ~ March 20, 2012
Born May 6, 1948. Passed away March 20, 2012. Son of James and Madeline (Dye) Koker, deceased. He is survived by his wife Billie (Bingham) Koker (married May 13,1978), daughter Megan Koker, Brother Gary N (Butch) Koker, sister Patricia (Harold) Stone. He is preceded in death by his brother John Wayne, sister Linda Lee (Dennis) Elmore, and twin sister Victoria Lynn. Uncle of 15, Great Uncle of 18 and a Great Great Uncle of 6.
Richard attended High School at Ben Davis (graduated from Morgantown in 1966). He was a Sergeant in the USAF and Vietnam Veteran. He is a Past Master of Lynhurst 723 F. & A.M. Lodge. The Indiana Amateur Softball Association inducted Richard into the Hall of Fame in 1986. He also retired from the USPS and was a proud member of VFW Post 2839.
Richard received a Liver Transplant on Christmas Day 2008. He would like to thank the transplant team of IU Hospital for the excellent care he received.
There will be no service or viewing per Richard’s request. Friends and family will gather to share memories on Saturday March 24th from 1 to 4pm at Plainfield First Assembly of God, 620 N. Carr Road, Plainfield Indiana. Donations may be sent to Indianapolis Organ Procurement Organization or American Diabetes Association. The family requests no flowers. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Koker used to be my group leader at the Postal Service. He took me under his wing and taught me everything he could. We became friends and shared many great times outside of work. He had a friend that would give us tickets to the Indianapolis Indians games and he loved his baseball. We got along so well because we has so much in common. He actually introduced me to country music. If you heard the juke box playing ABBA and then switch to country music you knew we were in the house!! He will be missed but not forgotten for he has a special place in my heart…Koker, buddy when you get to those pearly gates ‘ kick those bad boys in and demand those pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy’ love you…. Shari Fellers
We will miss you buddy Paul and Karen
I met Richard about 20 years ago when he was my acting supervisor at the post office. He was a really good guy and a lot of fun to be around. He often sang to himself while he was working and he loved talking about his daughter. My daughter was about the same age as his so we often talked about our girls. He was so proud of Megan. Richard was a good friend and someone I knew I could always count on for help or to brighten my day. I have a lot of fond memories of Richard and feel blessed that he was my friend.
I’ll never forget all those Mars Hill memories. Playing baseball on the same team from ages 11 to 14. Hanging out at the grade school, the bait shop and the Minet’s house on those summer days. Though I hadn’t seen you since 74 you were in my thoughts often Dickie and I’d hope to reconnect since Facebook came to be. I’ll always think of and have you in my heart my VietVet brother. You are home now, Rest In Peace Bill Curl
I was so saddened to here of Dicks passing, we were the same year in school. I played little league ball with Dick. Rest in peace. Steve Campbell
Here’s to one of the best i ever knew. patriot,ball player,familyman from a good family.lots of good memories,may he rest in peace. denis massingale
To Butch and the rest of the family, I am sorry to hear of Dickies passing. He was a great guy who I haven’t seen for many, many years. I have a lot of great memories of the Koker family from baseball and the old neighborhood. Tom Wilkerson
Billie and Megan, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy and we had a lot of fun over the years. May God comfort you both at this difficult time. My prayers are with you guys. Kathy (Sims) Helms
So sorry for your loss, Megan and Butch. Grew up with Dick and Vicki at Mars Hill School. Dick was a great person. Tom and Roberta Lothridge
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Richard and I worked many years together. He was a great man. Rhonda Herald Ft Myers Florida
Hello, Billie, Wow! I was shocked to hear that Richard passed. I worked several years with him, and enjoyed it all. I was privileged to have him raise me to the Degree of a Master Mason. It will always be a moment that I will treasure. May the good Lord strengthen and uphold you in His hands. May He always comfort you. Elvis A. ‘Monty’ Montgomery, Sr.
Billie: Sorry for your loss. C William Hart
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
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Richard Glenn ‘Dick’ Koker was a childhood friend of mine, i and his family both lived in the same block, on the same street(rybolt). I went into the Air Force because of my friend Dick Koker, He was a hell of a basketball player, hadnt seen him for 30 or so years, it is sad to hear of his passing Joe Williams(dick knew me as Joe Bland)