Richard P. Hurst

Richard P. “Dick” Hurst, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020, at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, Ohio.

He was born on March 3, 1927 in Decatur, Indiana to Arthur James and Anna (Burkhead) Hurst. Dick was united in marriage to Ruth P. Suman on October 28, 1944 and she preceded him in death on January 26, 2016.

He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II in the European Theater with the 3rd Division.

Dick was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church where he served on the Church Board, was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent, and assisted with the Food Pantry.

He retired in 1992 from Zollner Corporation in Fort Wayne. Prior to working at Zollner, he had also worked at Central Soya for 11 years.

Dick enjoyed custom hay baling and fishing. Dick was a strong Christian man and loved going to church. His family was extremely important to Dick and he loved spending his time with them.

He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Wright of Decatur and Mona (Charles) Beer of Berne; two brothers, Carl “Gene” (Shirley) Hurst of Decatur and Jerry Hurst of Sarasota, Florida; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Steven Hurst; three brothers, Arthur Hurst Jr., Robert Hurst, and Ronald Hurst; and two sisters, Donnabelle Geyer and Barbara Geyer.

“A drive bye” visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. When a visitor arrives, they will be directed to follow a path which allows them to greet the family. You must remain in your vehicles at all times to ensure social distancing. This has been approved by the Adams County Health Department. Private burial was held Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Grace Fellowship Church.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.