Richard Y. McGee
March 28, 1935 ~ October 23, 2021
Richard Y. McGee, 86, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Indianapolis.
Dick was born March 28, 1935 in Toledo. Ohio to parents Marion Y. and Catherine Bate McGee. He married Donnette Scott on June 14, 1958 and she survives.
Dick began his career working at Standard Oil, and then became a McDonald’s Franchise Owner. He owned several McDonald’s stores in Southern Indiana before retiring after 26 years. He loved his McDonald’s family and kept in touch with many of then even after retiring.
Dick enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved time spent with his wife and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donnette McGee; sons, Rick (Mindy), Tim (Lauren), and Chuck (Kari) McGee; daughters, DeeDee (Brian) Beckham, Cathy (Don) Hayati, Wendy Gonzalez, Sarah Woolwine, Lynn Lucas, and Carrie (Kevin) Leisure; his brother, Michael McGee; sister, Sarah Healy; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Upland Pump House (148 Lindsey St., Columbus).
In lieu of flowers, Dick wished for any gifts made in his memory be given to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Dick was a great man and always had a smile on his face. Heaven has gained an angel that made this world a better place. Praying for all the family. Trudie Underwood Schoettmer (Managed Cinema)
Dear Donnette, Rick, Tim, Chuck, DeeDee, Cathy, Wendy, Sarah, Lynn and Carrie,
Please accept my sympathy at the loss of your husband and dad. The McGees make up some of the fond memories I have of my years teaching at St. Columba. Dick saw to it that we were always flush with gift cards, meat and cheese!
May his reward in heaven be unmatched and right and just for the good and holy life he led on earth.
My prayers are with you all,
Sr. Mary Luke
Our Lady of Grace
Dear Donnette and family-
I was so sorry to hear the news of Dick’s passing. I have so many great memories of all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Barbara Hager
Dear Donnette,
So sad to hear of Dick’s passing. We have many fond memories of him. He was such a wonderful man. Sending you and your family our love, prayers and sincere condolences, and may many happy memories comfort you. CB & Bong Kim
Donnette and family,
I worked for Dick many years and he was such a wonderful man to work for. He was always smiling and very good to us. He will be missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy White
My first job was at Mcdonalds on National Rd. In Columbus in 1973. I remember Dick coming in and bringing some of his kids in and Dick and the kids would work along with us. He always had a smile on his face and was always so good to everyone. I have never forgotten the work ethic he surly instilled in his children. Even after all these years I saw him a few years ago in a restaurant and he was his usual smiling, friendly self! I thank God for his influence in my life.
Donnette and Family,
I have such great memories of Dick and you Donnette. We always had such great times at out dinners and time spent at many McDonald’s conventions over the years. I’ll never forget my wonderful friendship with him.
Tom and Dee Long
Montrose, CO
We both came from Toledo area. My brother graduated from Devilbiss. High school. I first knew him n Donnette when I ordered special music for him to take to their home on Devils Lake. They were always the same sweet smiling folks n I treasured our business relationship. So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Sharon Mohr Green
I was one of his employees at his McDonald’s in Franklin, IN. One of the kindest individuals that I ever met. He restored my faith in mankind in the workforce. He had a great appreciation for hard working employees and he showed us by how he rewarded us in private. He loved his children dearly also. I am honored to have met him. My condolences to his family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.:candle:️:candle:️:candle:️