Richard “Dick” Wiley

Richard Albert Wiley

83, affectionately known as “Dick,” of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2026.

Dick was born on January 18, 1943, in Indianapolis to William “Bud” and Anne Wiley. He attended Sacred Heart and Cathedral High School and then served his country for two years in the United States Army. Dick worked at Howard W. Sams and CountryMark Co-op until he retired in 1997 due to heart issues. Since then, he has dedicated his time to his family and friends.

Richard had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed boating and was avid fisherman. He spent countless hours catching bass on Lake Lemon and loved his annual fishing trips to Canada with his family and friends. In addition, Dick was a skilled bowler, one time scoring an almost perfect 300! He also enjoyed golf and other sports, and in his younger days, he liked to hunt with a trusty beagle by his side. Dick liked playing cards, especially poker and euchre. He made many friends through card games, as a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. We will always remember his enjoyment of live music, fast dancing, Michelob Ultra, Judge Judy, and his blunt sense of humor.

While he had many interests, Dick valued his family most of all. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bud” and Anne Wiley, and his siblings, Nancy Beever, Jim Wiley, Margaret Wiley, Albert Wiley, and Bill Wiley. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Wiley; his children, Shane Wiley, Todd Wiley, Jessica Brolsma (Kevin), and Leanne Vail (Nick); his Goddaughter, Dianne Beever, and his grandchildren: Allie, Sophie, Jack, and Sam Wiley; Mason, Parker, and Lillian Brolsma; and Raegan and Audrey Vail. We will all miss him dearly and feel blessed to have had him in our lives for as long as we did. As Dick would say, “It’s all over but the shouting!” Don’t worry, Dad; we’ll keep shouting, “WE LOVE YOU!”

In keeping with his wishes, Dick will be cremated and his family will celebrate his life privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Dick’s memory to The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. James M. Downey Council #3660, P.O. Box 17547, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Please visit www.orileybranson.com to sign the online guest book or to share a memory.