October 14, 1944 ~ July 9, 2016
Charles R. “Rick” Commons, 71, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on October 14, 1944 to Charles Patrick and Marguerite A. O’Donnell Commons. Rick was a 1962 graduate of Southport High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Purdue University. While in high school, Rick participated in the Junior Olympics as a swimmer. He worked as a Sales Engineer for Quality Mill Supply Co. Inc. in Franklin, IN for 45 years. Rick was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3660 where he served on the House Committee, and the Bishop Chatard Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a co-founder of the Wishing Well Fund, Inc. in 1972, and was awarded the title of Kentucky Colonel by the then Governor of Kentucky, Paul E. Patton. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Ann Ladd Commons; and his son, Charles R. “Ricky” Commons II. He is survived by his daughter, DeeAnn Commons. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Barnabas Catholic Church with calling at the church prior to Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions are requested to the Wishing Well Fund, 846 Gazebo Way, Greenwood, IN 46142. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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You will be missed by many people and you shall rest in peace Rick.
Dear DeeAnn: I’m so overwhelmed with sadness for you. The loss of both of your parents so close together…….it is unimaginable to me. Your father has now seen the face of God and his dearly beloved Carol Ann. For them, we should rejoice.
Please accept my sincere condolences. I’ve worked with Rick these past several years supporting his sales efforts. He was a kind and generous man. The Abrasive Industry will miss him. May his Heart and Soul rest in Peace in Heaven.
DeeAnn, Know we are praying for you and that God has your precious Dad with him and your mom and brother. One day you will all be together….In God’s Family! We are here for you so if you need anything please let us know. We hope our love and prayers helps you through many up and down days ahead. You know how great your Dad was so just keep those wonderful memories with you at all times. God Bless You. Love Gail and Gary Ladd
May you rest in peace, Rick. You will be missed by all who have had the pleasure toove and know you. Your sense of humor, your big hugs, your amaretto drinks and smiles at the bar. May you dance in heaven with your sweet Carol. Love to you Dee. We are all here for you.
Rick was a great person with a kind heart. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him, his dry sense of humor and quick whit always brought a smile to my face. While I grieve for the loss of his company I am also comforted in knowing that he is with Carol and Ricky now. Rest in peace my dear friend.
I did not get the pleasure of meeting Rick but my father-in-law Terry O’Donnell spoke very highly of him. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
DeeAnn, I am absolutely heartbroken for you. Your dad was a gem, I will miss him so very much. I hope you know that you were always “daddy’s little girl”. He would want you to be strong and be happy. He and your entire family have been life long true friends to Wishing Well Fund and have helped so many. One thing I am sure of is that there is a party in Heavne going on. God Speed my dear friend.
Worked with Rick for many years at QMS. He was one of the great ones. Will miss him so. Rest well Rick. You deserve it.