John Kirkpatrick

John Richard "Dick" Kirkpatrick, Indianapolis, died on August 12, 2012. He was born in Indianapolis on June 16, 1931 to Walter and Ada Kirkpatrick, and was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn. They had been married for 40 years. Dick graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1949 and spent his college years at Hanover College, Hanover, IN, graduating with a degree in business administration in 1953. While at Hanover he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 and was stationed during his last 18 months in St. Johns, Newfoundland. Dick was past president of the Adams Trowel Club and was a member of the Mystic Tie Lodge #398 F. & A. M. for 50 years. He was a 32nd degree Master Mason of the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite. Dick was employed by Westinghouse Air Brake Company (formerly J. D. Adams Manufacturing Company) for 30 years before retiring in 1986. He then worked for the Taylor Family helping build Stony Creek Golf Course in Noblesville, IN. Dick was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church for over 30 years. He had a great passion for both golfing and fishing. He was elected to the Hanover College Athletic Hall of Family in 1997.Dick also dearly loved to do things with his four grandchildren. He is survived by his two sons, John (Angela) and Steven (Tammy); his four grandchildren, Grant, Christina, Eric, and Ross; and his identical twin brother, Bob. Services will be on Wednesday, August 15 at 11 AM at Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14 from 6-8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan- Broad Ripple, and also on Wednesday from 10 AM until service time at the church. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church or to a favorite charity. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan