Richard “Dick” S. Sharp Sr.

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Richard “Dick” S. Sharp Sr.

Dick was born on February 14, 1935 in Peru Indiana to Edward J. and Bessie B. (Scholes) Sharp. He married Carolyn J. Keown on April 1st 1955 in Peru, who after 48 years of marriage, preceded him in death on August 30th, 2003.

Dick retired from Peru Utilities after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Maennerchor. He was a 1955 Butler Township High School graduate. He is survived by three children: one son Dick Sharp Jr. (Sara), Peru; and two daughters, Doreen Eldridge (Dale), Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and Deborah Frissell, Noblesville, Indiana. Also, six grandchildren: Megan Dannegger (Austin), Andy and Abby Eldridge, Kristin, Scotty and Katie Frissell. Also, three great-grandchildren: Shelby and Hayleigh Renn and Khloe Dannegger. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Edward J. Sharp (Sally), William E. Sharp (Mary) and Harry G. Sharp; two sisters: Mary Jane Ashbrooke (Kenneth) and Nellie Bender (John); and two grandchildren: Luke L. Eldridge and Mitchel L. Sharp.

Richard died peacefully on May 22, 2016.  A private family burial was held at Everest Memorial Park in Cass County.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

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