Richard M. Tex
September 24, 1933 ~ September 14, 2016
Richard M. Tex, 82, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove, IN on September 24, 1933 to Marion C. and Bernice R. Walle Tex. Dick retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department as a Lieutenant in 1984 after 25 years of service. He also worked for Jenn-Air for 35 years retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3660, Kevin Barry Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 4167, International Association of Firefighters, Indianapolis Professional Firefighters Local 416, and the Indianapolis Retired Firefighters Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Sheehan Tex; his parents; brothers, Jerry David, Kenny, Raymond, Vincent, and Larry. Dick is survived by his son, Kevin Tex; sister, Mary Tex; and his brothers, Michael, Thomas, and Ronald Tex. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home where prayers will be said on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Kevin: God gently wrapped His arms around your father and his pain ended. You know that your father has now seen the face of God and has been reunited with your Mother. Guess who was playing the piano when your dad entered the gates of heaven…..yep, none other than the “King of Glory” himself……..My prayers are that you lean on God for the strength of His passion to get through this extremely difficult loss. You were a very devoted son Kevin.
Dear Kevin – Please accept our condolences. John and Deb Madden
I remember a whole bunch of Tex brothers who caddied at Meridian Hills Country Club back in the 1950s and, as I look at Richard’s (I think he went by “Dick”) picture, I’m sure he was one of them. All of them were real nice to me as a 10 or 11 year old kid Meridian Hills member who used to hang around the caddy barn all the time. I’m sure as I look at Richard’s picture I remember him as being one of the nicest. My condolences to his family and a “hello and thank you for being nice to me” to all his living brothers who caddied at Meridian Hills. Leo Queisser
Dear Tom & Family – We are sorry and deeply saddened by your family’s tremendous loss. Please know you are being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. We send our heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.