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Richard Stutts Obituary

Richard e. stutts Richard E. Stutts, age 48, Indianapolis, Indiana, was born June 5, 1965 in Elgin, to his father, the late James A. Stutts and his mother, Jane (Morgan) Stutts. Rich was a graduate of San Diego State University. He married his loving wife, Wendy, on April 1, 1989. Rich was co-owner and co-founder of the franchise management group and a franchisee owner of J.D. Byrider systems where he was a Hall of Fame Franchisee Recipient and once served as President of the Advertising Board. Rich was a member of the American Business Club and a generous philanthropist, supporting many local businesses and organizations. He was a member of St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister, the Columbia Club and Hillcrest Country Club. Rich was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, business man and friend who will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00 p.m. Richard is survived by his wife, Wendy L. (Wagner) Stutts; daughters, Megan M. and Kathleen N. Stutts; mother, Jane (Morgan) Stutts; sisters, Kathy S. Scwab (Steven), Christine Sommers (Richard), and Corrine J. France (Kim); and brother, James A. Stutts Jr. (Angela). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church and/or the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 730 N. Franklin St., Ste. 501, Chicago, IL 60654. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel. www.shirleybrothers.com.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Nov. 7, 2013.

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Dave Stauffer

October 31, 2024

It has been 11 years and to those who knew Rich his impact is still there in memories. God bless.

December 11, 2013

Dear Wendy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was so great to Beth and I know I'm a better person and businessman because of
his influence. We will keep you in our
prayers.

Dean Caudill
North Myrtle Beach S.C.

A Rich organized trip out to see Danny in Colorado

John Ambrey

November 15, 2013

Wendy, I was deeply saddened to hear about Rich's passing.
I know how difficult this must be for you and the girls. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
John Ambrey

Tammi (Buck) Soloway

November 12, 2013

Wendy and Family,
So sad to hear about Rich's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

November 8, 2013

Wendy,
So very sorry to hear about Rich. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Phil Cabernoch

November 8, 2013

Dear Wendy,
I just heard about Rich's passing and want to let you know that I am so very sorry for your loss.

I know that ther is noting I can say to ease your pain, but please know that you and the girls are in my prayers.

With Sympathy,
Liz Hunker

David Cox

November 8, 2013

Praying for your family !
David W. Cox

Robin Randby

November 7, 2013

Dear Wendy, You and your lovely girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry and saddened by Rich's death and remember wonderful things about him and you from our early years in Cary.Thinking of you, Robin Randby

The Hartke Family

November 7, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss and will miss seeing Rich's smiling face around Cary. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Eric Conner

November 7, 2013

Richard Stutts Family. Rich was a great man, a good boss. Always enjoyed talking with him when he was in Evansville. Will be Praying for all of you.

Mario Iacoviello

November 7, 2013

Stutts Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of great loss. Rich was as good a man as can be. May God Bless you to find peace and understanding in his passing.
Mario

Tony and Belinda Hamlin

November 7, 2013

Wendy, Meg, and Katy,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will grant you peace during this time which has to be so difficult.
Rich was a great guy. I have deep respect for him.
Our deepest condolences.
Tony and Belinda

November 7, 2013

Stutts Family,

Donna and I are so sorry for your loss. Rich is a great man and the whole world is less because of his loss. May God Bless you and your family forever.
Donnie and Donna Gowins

Tim Kott

November 7, 2013

To the Stutts family. Heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of Rich. The Kott family prays for you during this difficult time. God Bless

Mike & Becky Heilmann

November 7, 2013

Wendy & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Rich was such a great guy! You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Robert Erb

November 7, 2013

Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rich was always so proud of his family and their accomplishments. His intelligence, wit and laughter will be missed.

Kevin Tobin

November 7, 2013

Wendy and family,
Shocked and saddened to hear the news of Rich's passing. May your faith and fond memories give you strength. Know that you are in our prayers.

Stauffer Family

November 7, 2013

Wendy, Our hearts and prayers to you and your family.

Roger & Patti Swierbut

November 7, 2013

Wendy sorry to hear of your loss. You,the girls and Rich will be in our prayers. God's strength be with you as you help the girls and yourself get through this. We always looked forward to seeing you and Rich at the JDB meetings. Our deepest condolences!!

PJ Turner

November 6, 2013

Dear Wendy, Megan and Katy, want you to know that I am thinking of you and you are in my daily prayers. Your husband and father was a wonderful, kind loving person that leaves a hole in all of our hearts. We shall all hold on to the wonderful times and memories of the good times and cherish them in our hearts forever!!! You are all in my daily prayers.

Tricia Kling Turco

November 6, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Rich (Jens). My heart goes out to all of you.

Doris Seleyman

November 6, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the privilege to work for Rich in the Anderson JDB and the Muncie JDB. He was a good man.

Josh, Natasha, Jack, Kiran & Norah

November 6, 2013

We are so sorry for your family's loss. We are here to help in any way that we can.
With much love,

Rick,Chrissy & Sarah Clew

November 6, 2013

Wendy, Megan & Katie,
Our hearts are broken by your loss. May your happy memories and love of Rich give you comfort. Our Deepest Sympathy

Mark Morris

November 6, 2013

Wendy-
Karen and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers.

The Regan Family

November 6, 2013

Wendy, Meg and Kate - We loved Rich as part of our family and are terribly saddened by his loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

Wade Hodges

November 6, 2013

Wendy, I'm so sorry for your loss! Rich was such a nice guy and friend to me for so many years. My thought and prayers are with you and the children!

David Isabelle

November 6, 2013

We are saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Felicia & Bud Stedronsky

November 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathies..

Cynthia Jane & Michael Betarie

November 6, 2013

Wendy, Katy, and Meg, your dear, beloved husband and father was a gentle, kind man, with a special sense of warmth. When he was last here in PA, he expressed so much love for all of you and great pride in your many accomplishments. To the three of you and to Aunt Jane, Kathy, Chrissy, Cory, Jim and all your families, my husband, Michael, and I send all our love and prayers. I will always treasure my many beautiful memories of Richie, his bright loving smile, and his willingness to treat everyone with dignity and kindness what ever their circumstances in life.

Paula Meyer

November 6, 2013

Wendy, Meg and Katy,
Our heart felt prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. We will always continue to pray for each of you. Alexis, Marta, Andrew, Paula Meyer Goedde

November 6, 2013

Wendy, Katy and Meg,
We can't express how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
God Bless you all,
The Schwer Family

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