Richard Tilden Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Tilden of Akron, Indiana, who passed away on November 10, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Tilden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Tilden and Joy M. Tilden (Geiger); his wife Carolyn Ann Helvey; and his sister Janis Sue Mayhew. He is survived by: his children, Mike Tilden (Pam), Jeff Tilden (Nancy), Scott Tilden (Cindy), Lori Tilden-Geiger (DeLynn) and Tricia Tilden (Dustin Hook); his sister Nellene Rentschler; and his grandchildren, Cassandra Eherenman, David Tilden, Stephanie Heckel, Ryan Tilden, Wendy Tilden, Hillary Johnson, Mallory Deardorff-Dawson, Alex Deardorff, Graham Geiger, Shane Potter and Blane Potter. He is also survived by spouses, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Tippecanoe Valley Boys Basketball Youth League.