Richard A. Griese, 60, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late William V. and Isabel Griese on November 18, 1953 in Elwood, Indiana. He worked for U.S. Gypsum and Thermafiber both of Wabash, Indiana.

Richard is survived by a son, Clarence William Griese of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Mrs. Corey (Patricia) Schnitz and Dodie Ivey both of Wabash, Indiana, and Susan Frank of North Manchester, Indiana; three brothers, Bill Griese of Rochester, Indiana, Don Griese of Peru, Indiana, and Jerry Griese of Illinois; three sisters, Delores Harris and Marty Combs both of Wabash, Indiana, and Bonnie Bullins of Warsaw, Indiana; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Wabash Faith Baptist Church, 200 Linwood Court, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Dan Boone officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfunerals.com