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Richard Allen Schwade

May 25, 1955 - July 15, 2020

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Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Sunday 7/19, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Monday 7/20, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Monday 7/20, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Richard Allen Schwade, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. He was born in Florence, Indiana to parents Loren and Ora Lee (Hunt) Schwade.
He is survived by his mother, Ora Lee; his daughter, Laura (Stevie) Cox and sons, Ty (Kari) Schwade and Cody (Kim Curry) Schwade, his sisters, Lorraine (Roger) Barker, Rita (Joe) Schepman, and Rose (Keith) Bode. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lilly and Loren Cox, Allison and Abigail Schwade and was expecting another grandbaby in February. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loren W. Schwade and a brother Paul Edward Schwade.
Richard spent his early years outside, riding and breaking horses with his father, and even won a grand champion fair trophy atop Peppy the pony. His love for all things racing continued to hare scramble dirt bike events; then to building, repairing, and riding motorcycles. He loved to make people laugh with memorable jokes and spent time collecting and shooting guns. Richard was known as Poppy to his four granddaughters, whom he loved spending time with and was revered as the “funniest person” they knew.
Richard also traveled as an electrician, worked in the service department, was a fleet manager and purchasing manager in a more than thirty-year career with Biehle Electric. He had prior employment with Nolting’s IGA, Harley Bag, Cummins, Shell, and Carpenter Body Works. He volunteered in many capacities in our community: Hoosier Hilltoppers, Special Olympics, Seymour Wrestling Association, and the Seymour Oktoberfest.
Funeral services will be held at Voss Chapel on Monday, July 20, 2020, at 10:30 am. Friends may call on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and on Monday from 9:30am until the time of the service. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, masks must be worn to enter the funeral home.
Burial will follow the funeral at Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials honoring Richard may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Seymour Oktoberfest in care of Voss and Sons Funeral Service.
Online condolences may be given on the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com <http://www.vossfuneralservice.com/>.

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Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
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Sunday 7/19, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Map
Monday 7/20, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Service
Voss Chapel
316 North Chestnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Map
Monday 7/20, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Richard Allen Schwade, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. He was born in Florence, Indiana to parents Loren and Ora Lee (Hunt) Schwade. He is survived by his mother, Ora Lee; his daughter, Laura (Stevie) Cox and sons, Ty (Kari) Schwade and Cody (Kim Curry) Schwade, his sisters, Lorraine (Roger)Continue Reading

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Pam ( Fleetwood) Spencer left a message on July 23, 2020:
I am so sadden to learn of Richard passing . Our family was on vacation in Florida last week into this week . Fond memories growing up with all the ‘ Schwade kids’ Able to speak with Richard at the soccer games Our son Ben coached one of his grand daughters. Prayers are with all the family . Love to all Pam ( Fleetwood) Spencer
Bradley M Cobb left a message on July 20, 2020:
Thoughts and Prayers for you all. From Audrey Cobb
Sarah Freeman left a message on July 19, 2020:
I am very sadden to hear of Richard's passing. I met Richard through 4H Horse and Pony many years ago. He was a wonderful leader to all the kids learning to show their horses and ponies. He provided those kids with instructions and support to make them better equestrians. He will be missed by so many family and friends. Please know that his family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sarah, Jenny and Robin Freeman
left a message on July 18, 2020:
Garden Accent Stone - Our family chain... was purchased for the family of Richard Allen Schwade.
Jodi Mellencamp left a message on July 17, 2020:
I've known Richard for 50+ years, he was a great guy from a great family. I always called him the dark hair version of singer Alan Jackson. Our heartfelt sympathy to "Mom Ora", Rain, Rit, Rosie, Ty, Laura , Cody and families.:heart:
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Elois Green left a message on July 17, 2020:
Shocked and saddened to learn of Richards passing. I have fond memories of him dating back to riding the school bus together. In our adult life, he never failed to speak when we would run into each other. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Elois Bell Green
Khris D Pottschmidt left a message on July 17, 2020:
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