Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Richard D. Monroe, age 92, of Pennville, passed away Sunday morning October 22, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Portland on May 5, 1931 the son of Orville and Donna (Kile) Monroe.  He was married on September 9, 1951 to Clista Mae Dunn and she passed away on December 10, 1996.  He later married Carolyn Bailey who passed in 2010 and Phyllis Martin who passed in 2022.  Richard worked as a crane operator for GM and also was a farmer.  He served in the US Army Air Corp, was a 1949 Bryant High School graduate. Member of American Legion, IOF, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association and served in the National Guard.

Surviving are his son Richard "Doug" Monroe (wife Tressie) of Portland and daughter Lesa Kirby (husband Gary) of Pennville. One brother Gary Monroe of Sharpsville, IN.,  Five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a grandson Skylar Kirby and siblings Irma Hierholzer, Gloria Johnson, Grace Walter, Mary Smith, and James and Jerry Monroe.

Funeral services will be Friday October 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Harris presiding.  Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Pennville with military rites by American Legion Post #211.  Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society or choice of the donor.

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