A Memorial service will be held at Indiana Funeral Care on 8151 Allisonville rd., Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1 pm.
Richard F. Suchodolski, age 77, from Indianapolis Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Richard Roudebush Medical Center Veterans Hospital. He was born December 30, 1939 in Bay City Michigan to Alphonse and Louise Suchodolski who preceded him in death. Dick served honorably in the United States Army for a total of 9 years in Germany, Puerto Rico and the United States as a baker, marksman and mechanic. After 32 years, Dick retired from a career of driving tractor trailers. He was a good standing member of the Teamster Local 135. As a teamster he drove for Marsh, Yellow Freight, Mayflower and others. While he was in Puerto Rico, Oregon and Washington State, he enjoyed racing at the dragstrip and dirt tracks with family and friends. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, watching the Western channel and any sports. With a coffee in hand, Richard would sit on his front porch swing and keep watch on the neighbor’s house as they became an extended family.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Cheryl (DeBurger) Suchodolski of Indianapolis Indiana; sisters, Evelyn Patricia Nord of Genesee Michigan, Virginia (Paul) Kramer of Bradenton, Florida; 4 children, a son Anthony and wife, Lisa Suchodolski, 3 daughters, Theresa and husband, Dale Ingle, Kit and husband, John Bowermaster, Stacy and husband, Mark Sizemore; 10 grandchildren, Timothy Suchodolski, Kaylee Suchodolski, Mike (Megan) Suchodolski, Justin Jones, Valerie Suchodolski, Ron (Michaela) Bowermaster, Megan Bowermaster, Tasha Sizemore, Shelby Sizemore, Paige Sizemore; 19 Great Grandchildren and a host of family, nieces, nephews and friends. Richard will be remembered by all. He was preceded in death by his brother’s, Alphonse (Joyce) Suchodolski, Robert (Christine) Suchodolski and Jack Samalik. A Memorial service will be held at Indiana Funeral Care on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Charmaine (Nashatka) Orden says
It was so nice to see Dick and your family Jan. 2015 after so many years. I will always have such good memories of Dick and your family. My thoughts & Prayers for Gods peace and wonderful memories to all of your family.
Charmaine
Rick and Donna Shugert says
To our dear friend Cheryl and all of Dick’s family, we knew this day would come,but we are still in shock about the passing of one of the greatest guy’s we have ever known. Dick always had a wonderful smile on his face, and there is nothing that he wouldn’t do for anyone that needed help. He always faced every challenge during his long fight with cancer with optimism and faith that he was in the arms of the Lord. Donna and I are so blessed to have had Dick in our lives, and Cheryl we pray that God will hold you in His arms and give you the strength you need during this time in your life! We wish so much that we could be there for you, but we know you understand all our health problems.We lift you up in our prayers every day and we know that your wonderful husband is with his Lord and Savior in Heaven !
Michael Martin says
I am so sorry Cheryl about Skee I talked to him about a month ago and he never said a word about being sick, I am still in Ripley Co , My Prayers go out to you and your family.Well we lost a member of the convoy