Richard Root Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Root of Rossville, Indiana, who passed away on June 27, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Root to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Root and Anne Belle Root (Wagoner); his daughter-in-law Kathy Hufford; his brother Gene Root; and his grandsons, Landon and Caleb Root.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Miller-Hufford; his children, John Root (Sherry), Jennifer Denlinger (Chris), Loren Root (Denise), Brian Hufford (Carla), Tammy Sandefur (Mike) and Randy Hufford (Jerusha); and his sister-in-law Julia Root. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel (450 IN-39, Rossville, IN 46065). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church (7500 N Co Rd 600 W, Rossville, IN 46065).
