Richard L. Wawrzyniak
March 10, 1927 ~ July 11, 2011
Richard L. Wawrzyniak, 84, Nashville, Indiana, former longtime Indianapolis resident, died July 11, 2011, at his home, picking green beans and cucumbers in his garden. Mr. Wawrzyniak was born March 10, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Bert S. and Cecelia (Budnik) Wawrzyniak.
Mr. Wawrzyniak proudly served in the Army Air Force and graduated from Purdue University in 1951. He was employed with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as an engineer for 31 years, retiring in 1992. Richard was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Nashville and previously a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. In addition, he was a member of the Indy Investment Club, an active volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Society, a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, and the Soil Conservation Society. He was also a proud Eagle Scout.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel Wawrzyniak and Raymond Wawrzyniak; granddaughter, Katie Winslow.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jean (Roebuck) Wawrzyniak; children, Mary (Ken) Sperling of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Terri (Jim) Schultz of Nashville, Indiana, Nancy (Vance) Winslow of New Albany, Indiana, Richard A. Wawrzyniak of Maitland, Florida, Julie Gabriel of Nashville, Indiana, Carol Wawrzyniak of Apopka, Florida; brother, Robert Lawrence; 13 grandchildren, Philip (Jen) Sperling, Abe (Michele) Schultz, Lucy Schultz, Nick (Audrey) Schultz, Josh Winslow, Anna (Nick) Stone, Natalie Winslow, Eric Wawrzyniak, Justin Wawrzyniak, Kristin Wawrzyniak, David Gabriel, and Lia Gabriel-Strader; nine great grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Luke Catholic Church, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Friends may call on Thursday, July 14, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Fr. Paul Courtney Reception Room, at the church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Augustine Home for the Aged. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dick was a very enjoyable person to know. I met Dick as a volunteer working at St Vincent de Paul Society warehouse where he was a permanent fixture repairing electric refrigerators for use by those in need. He was always very upbeat and felt it was privilege to be able to help those in need. May he rest in peace. Joe Toussaint
Uncle Dick! Oh how you will be missed here on earth by those lives that you have so gently touched. I remember when I first cane to the USA in 1968 and first met you and Aunt Jean. Though I was not a so called biological son of William Roebuck, you and Aunt Jean always treated me as one of the inner circle of Roebucks. Over the years you have always been there for others, and I will always remember your kindness, genorisity, compassion and mostly love for your family, your fellow man and my family over the years. I am deeply saddened by you leaving us behind, but know that we all will be waiting to join you and will see you again soon at heaven’s door. Though today I am saddened by your sudden departure of this life, My heart once again broken from loosing a loved one so close and dear. For you and those that have left us behind, We find the strength to carrry ever onward the torch until our time. Remember this my Dear Uncle Dick, That if ever in life I’d need an Uncle, it would be you that I’d pick. The legacy that you leave behind for family and friends, Will truly be remembered until the end. So until I see you once more standing at heavens door, It was truly you that we all adore! May you find peace and enjoyment working in God’s garden, as I’m sure God will have a special spot waiting just for you. Michael Roebuck & Family (Carolyn & Brittany) 7-13-2011
Sending my sympathy to Terri and Family..What a blessing to pass on while doing something he loved.. Always, Mary Ann Soll
I always enjoyed my friendship with Dick and Jean. May he rest in peace. Chris and Mary Beth Branson
My deepest sympathy to Jean and family. I greatly enjoyed the time I spent bowling with Dick in the K of C league, and him and Jean in the St. Luke mixed league. Dick will be greatly missed. May God bless his soul. Pat and Kim Goralski