Richard Lee Lovelace
May 12, 1937 ~ March 9, 2022
Richard Lee “Dick” Lovelace, 84, of Columbus, passed away March 9, 2022 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL. He was born in Columbus, IN on May 12, 1937 to Sereno S. Lovelace and Blanche L. Snyder Hendershot.
Dick was the owner of Lovelace Electric from 1963 until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed racing Runabout Boats for many years where he set and broke many state and national records. He was also an avid fisherman and traveler.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Riordan and Pastor Mark Teike officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be held at Vernon Cemetery. A live stream of the funeral service may be viewed at 10:30 a.m. Friday at jewellrittman.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1164, Columbus, IN 47202, Faith Lutheran Church, 810 Cedar St., Clewiston, FL 33440 or Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana, 2626 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201.
Dick was married to Cletah Baldwin on August 17, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 2009. They had a daughter, Shelly L. (Glenn) Wakefield of Columbus, IN and 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He married Joan C. Arnholt Boyer in August 2014. They enjoyed a time of love and many adventures. Through this marriage he gained step-children, Beth (Brion) Carter and family, David (Melissa) Boyer and family, Roger L. (Dawn) Boyer and family, they are all of Columbus, IN. He is also survived by a brother, Charles (Janis) Lovelace of Columbus, IN; nephews, Chris (Kara) Lovelace and family of Westfield, IN. and Kevin Lovelace and family of Columbus, IN.
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Joan and family..may you have comfort and peace knowing Dick’s journey is complete..Dick was an old High School friend of my brother, Bill Voelz, and I and for many years thereafter, both of the guys so loved racing..
..Patricia Voelz-Sandlin Class of ’57.
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i remember riding horses with dick and chuck we had a wonderful time and friendship. dick helped me with alot of things he was a wonderful friend and will be missed, sheley i very sorry for your loss, your dad was a wonderful friend
steve growe
Shelly I am so very sorry for the lost of your Father. Prayers to you and the family. Growing up around your Mom and Dad were an amazing time and after learning his bark was worse than his bite, I truly learned to admire this man. For what he stood for and the respect he gave to all. He will be greatly missed.
Love to all.
Diane Cummins Rick
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Shelly, your dad was always larger than life to me. I remember the boat races, talking to him on the radio when I was at your house, which was a very cool thing to me. I also remember how mad he got when we snuck out the basement window one night. He taught me to put extra icing on my cinnamon rolls from a can of frosting…something I still do to this day and always think of him when I do. I am so sorry for your loss. May you memories of him fill a lifetime. Shery Carter-Ashley
So sorry to about Dick. He was a great guy. Butch & Anita Banister
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Dear Joan and family, I’m so very sorry we are not going to be able to be there and give you a hug. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Dick will be missed by many. He was a remarkable man and I know you have many happy memories. Keep those memories close to your heart. I will be in touch. Julia Gray and Bob Serpa
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Shelly & Glenn,
I am so sorry to hear about Dick.
God has blessed you to have had a great father and father-in-law.
Dick and Cletah were not only good business friends but great friends.
Dick and I traveled to Yelm, Washington for one of his many boat races. Cletah had prepared enough food for our trip. One of us drove out a tank of gas while the other one slept and after 44 hours we arrived. I got to witness Dick set the World’s record for his class. That was one of my happiest, greatest memories with Dick.
One of the most scary moments happened at Swain Industries when Dick and I were working on an electrical problem when he disconnected the power of a box and dust was disturbed and blew up in his face and knocked him flat on his back. Thank God he did not lose his eye sight.
I think of him often and know he will be greatly missed.
Our prayers are with you,
Nolan & Mary Bottorff
8707 Wickersham Way
Seymour, IN
Shelly. I have many memories of our families sharing time together. My dad and your dad were such great friends. Your dad taught me to dive at your house. He also stopped by my birkenstock store in Nashville to congratulate me on my success. So many years ago but I never forget his kindness. He will be missed. Christie Crippen
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father Shelley. We had many fond memories. Ed worked for Dick for many years. Your family was always good to us. Perhaps is in Heaven telling Ed he is late for work.
Shirley Misner & Family
Dick was a dear friend. We enjoyed having him at Faith Lutheran Church in Clewiston, Florida. We share in the memories of his humor and kindness. We treasure the times he was in Clewiston. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Dick was a very special person and dear friend. I am so glad that i got to know Joan and Dick at Faith Lutheran Church in Clewiston. He always gave the best hugs which made me feel very special. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dick was a professional electrician! I remember him looking at the nonworking yard lights at church one evening, just before Lenten services were to begin that year, analyzing what was wrong with the lights and proceeding in the next couple of days to replace and fix them, so that everything was bright in the evening when people came for the Lenten services. Another thing I will never forget is how he and Joan contributed so much of their own money, and also did a fundraising effort to pay off the building of the addition to the Fellowship Hall, still so much enjoyed today!! But most important was his quiet faith in his Lord Jesus Christ and the importance of Faith Lutheran Church in his and Joan’s lives as God’s children while in Clewiston. He was always a positive, forward-looking Christian man. It was my pleasure to be his snowbird pastor for a number of years. Pastor Alan R. Koch