Mark K. Richard's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Columbus, Indiana

Mark K. Richard

April 14, 1954 - March 26, 2026 (71 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

Mark K. Richard's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Columbus, Indiana

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Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home

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Mark K. Richard

April 14, 1954 - March 26, 2026 (71 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

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Mark K. Richard Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 26, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Mark K. Richard of Columbus, Indiana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mark K. Richard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth F. Richard and Velma G. Sharp Richard; his grandparents, Amzie, Cora Richard, Ozzy and Ruby Sharp; his sister Vicki Hemmings; his nephew Douglas Strietelmeier; his parents-in-law, Thelma and James Smiley; and his siblings-in-law, John Strietelmeier, John Harris, Larry Smiley, Randy Smiley, Richard Smiley, Mark Smiley, Murray Duncan, Gail Smiley and Linda Smiley.

He is survived by: his wife Beverly Richard; his sisters, Gerri Strietelmeier of Columbus, Carolyn Harris of Freetown and Sheryl Barringer (Jerry) of Scipio; his siblings-in-law, Tom Smiley of Arizona, Jack Hemmings of No and Nancy Duncan of Oregon; and his nieces and nephews, Scott Whitehead (Brandi) of North Vernon, Brian Whitehead of North Vernon, Jennifer Renoll of North Vernon, Randy Strietelmeier (Priscilla) of Columbus, Teri Schwartz (Ted) of Freetown, Stacie Harris of Freetown, Brent Harris of Freetown, Hayley Burnett (C. J.) of North Vernon, Monica Barringer (Trevor) of North Vernon, Logan Combs (Tyler) of Scipio, Marcia Jones (Dave) of Oregon, Jim Duncan of Oregon, Teresa Coherd (Will) of Texas, Lisa Shipman (Chris) of Utah and Ann Kurth (Michael) of California.

Memorial contributions may be made to Donor's Choice of Charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home



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April 1, 2026

Love, Stephanie Hammond Berry sent flowers

“In loving memory of Mark K. Richard, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you & knowing Mark’s soul is alive.”


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April 1, 2026

Stephanie Berry wrote a sympathy message

“My heart breaks knowing the loss and grief that you feel in your heart at the passing of Mark. He was a sweet beautiful soul. May you find comfort in your memories & knowing you will be reunited with Mark.”


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