Richard L "Dick" Israel Obituary (1937

Richard L. "Dick" Israel, age 83, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Elwood Health and Living Center. Dick was born on December 20, 1937, in Russiaville, IN , to the late Walter and Vada (Powell) Israel. The family later moved to Elwood where Dick attended Washington Elementary School, Elwood Junior High School and Wendell L. Willkie High School graduating in 1955 and went on to further his education at Indiana University. Dick was an athlete and enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and baseball. Golf was far and above his sport of passion. Dick would hand make most of his own golf clubs and eventually became an employee and golf consultant at Dick's Sporting Goods located at Hamilton Town Center. Dick was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Maureen Israel of Elwood, IN; two sons, Kevin (Susan) Israel of Fishers, IN and Keith Israel of Alexandria, IN; daughter, Amy (Wayne) Smith of Anderson, IN; five grandchildren, Cassie, Kevin, Elizabeth (husband Dmitrey), Michelle (husband Chris) and Kristopher (wife Kimi); five great-grandchildren, Makenzi, Peter, Anthony, Gregory and Lena In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his two brothers, Bill Israel and Tom Israel; daughter-in-law, Carrie Israel; a grandson, Timothy Israel; and his granddaughter, Stephanie Israel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood with Fr. Dennis Goth officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund.