Richard D. "Rick" Vowels
April 22, 1948 ~ July 27, 2020
Richard D. “Rick” Vowels, 72, of Carmel, passed away on July 27, 2020 surrounded by his children. Rick was born on April 22, 1948 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Clifford Eugene and Marcelle (Barnbrook) Vowels. On July 10, 1971 Rick wed Dianna J. Sprinkle; Dianna preceded Rick in death on June 9, 2020.
Upon graduating Kemper Military School at the top of his class, Rick went on to graduate from Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in business. A natural leader, Rick had a successful career at Sears for over 30 years. Rick went on to help other companies in leadership roles. In his spare time, Rick loved to play Euchre and listen to country music. Rick delighted in vacationing at Kentucky Lake with his family during the summers. Family truly meant a lot to Rick, and he enjoyed studying his family’s history. Rick will be remembered as an excellent provider for his family and a doting grandfather to his grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife, Rick is preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Hugh and Father G. Timothy Vowels.
Survivors include his children, Nolan (Stephanie) and Nathan Vowels and Megan Smith; his three grandchildren, Madison, Kaitlynn, and Caleb Smith; and a brother, Gary A. (Shirley) Vowels; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Rick on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Nativity Catholic Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, with calling hours beginning at 10:00 AM prior to the mass. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to sign the guest registry.
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Dear Megan, Madison, Kaitlynn and Caleb, I am so sorry to see that your father has passed away especially so close to your mother’s passing. I am praying that God holds you in his hand and comforts you as you grieve. Dawn Collier
Thank you Dawn, we appreciate it.
Dearest family, I don’t know you all well enough to recall your names. I know that I met all of you at Rick’s mother’s visitation and funeral here in Charleston a few years ago. Just want you all to know how very sorry I am. Your Dad and I go way back together and I have very fond memories of him. I was shocked to hear of your mother’s passing and now your Dad. I pray God will comfort your hearts❤️ With love, Dede Reed
May you be comforted by the love you receive from family and friends and take heart in knowing how widely the love of Rick extended.
With all our love and thoughts. Our hearts are with you
The neighbors will certainly miss the Vowels who have been wonderful, long time residents on Senator Way. Although I shall be unable to attend on Saturday , my thoughts and prayers are with his children. Jane Bielawski
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Thinking of you all. We love you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you so much Jane. You are a wonderful neighbor and were so kind to my parents. Thank you for your sweet words.