Richard Paul Bowling DDS
November 20, 1937 ~ February 27, 2024
Richard P. Bowling DDS, 86 of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born November 20, 1937, in Seymour, Indiana to Fred and Ora Gilkey Bowling.
Richard graduated from Xavier University and Indiana University School of Dentistry. He was a lifetime member of the Indianapolis District Dental Society, Indiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, and an original member of the Perry Township Dental Study Club.
Richard faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy, where he was a Navy Dental Officer. He was the owner of Richard Bowling DDS, retiring in 2002. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, where he was a member of the choir and was a cantor for funeral masses.
Richard was an avid reader, enjoyed a good Manhattan, and enjoyed traveling with his wife after his retirement. He enjoyed meeting up with his buddies once a month for breakfast. He will be remembered for being a character.
On December 27, 1958, he married the love of his life Perley Ann Schoettle Bowling, she precedes him in death along with his parents and siblings Jane Gariety, Don Bowling, Anne Rick, and Mary Durbin. He leaves his legacy to his family; Thomas (Susan) Bowling, Philip (Maureen) Bowling, Fredrick (Donna) Bowling, Paul (Ann Marie) Bowling, Theresa “Terri” (David) Rodreguez, brother Jack Bowling, grandchildren Collin, Hillary, Delaney, Quinn, Donovan, Madison, Corbin, Cassidy, Dawson, Emma, Will, Anna and Joshua, great grandchildren JoJo, Drew, Rosie, Brighton and Callen, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation for Richard will be Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 610 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Morning prayers will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 9:45 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 Edgewood, Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
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So sorry for your loss.
He was a good man and dentist.
He was our family dentist for many years. I still have the gold crown he installed when I was 16 and I’ll be 70 soon.
Even though I will not be unable to attend services for your dad, please know that I will be keeping your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. I loved working for you dad and have many fond memories. May God be with you and grant you peace
Condolences to all of the family from an old neighbor with fond memories of playing in their yard when I was growing up. Dick was always kind and friendly to all of us.
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A jar of teeth. My first memory of Uncle Dick is a jar of teeth.He was home from IU and I was visiting Grandma and Grandpa Bowling in Brownstown. I was fascinated with the jar of teeth he had and peppered him with questions. Why in the world would anyone have a jar of teeth? Uncle Dick was very kind and explained to me that you could learn a lot about a person by their teeth. I also learned that my Uncle Dick was a wonderful man.
Terri — I was so sorry to hear about your dad! He was my dentist long before I knew you at Roncalli. He was always funny and kind and patient when Ruth and I would visit your house on Manker. Saying prayers of comfort for your and your family.
Terri- I wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you, and your brothers, during this difficult time. I always appreciated your dad’s sense of humor and cherish the time I spent at your house. You are in my thoughts.
Our condolences to the entire family on Dick’s passing. We always appreciated he and Penny’s hospitality and friendly greetings whenever we saw them at the many gatherings through the years. He was a good man; may he Rest In Peace.