Mr. Richard “Dick” L. Boyer

July 28, 1948 - September 9, 2022

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Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory

515 E. 53rd Street

Anderson, Indiana 46013

765-644-6658 |

Thursday 9/15, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory

515 E. 53rd Street

Anderson, Indiana 46013

765-644-6658 |

Friday 9/16, 11:00 am

Richard “Dick” L. Boyer, 74, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 9, 2022.

He was born July 28, 1948, in Anderson. Dick was a Veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam. He was recipient of a purple heart, bronze star, along with many other commendations. Dick was a medic and served on Combat Tracker Team #9. His time with team is documented in the book, Seek On, by Susan Merritt, discussing their service and specialty training.

Dick retired from General Motors Corvette Plant in Bowling Green after working almost 34 years as a journeyman engineer & industrial electrician in the Anderson & Bowling Green plants. He was known as “Mr. D.” by the students of South Madison Schools, where he drove bus for 12 years. He was a faithful member of many churches including, Faith Assembly of God, Eastside Church of God, Kingston Avenue, and Assembly of God in Smith Grove. Dick was an active member and took part of many mission trips. In his spare time, he was avid sudoku player, an artist who drew & painted caricatures, and a woodworker who made pieces for his beloved family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosalie (Buchanan) Boyer; children, Angel (husband, Jim) Hunt & Richard “Rick” (wife, Amy) Boyer, Jr.; mother, Pearl (Hull) Neighbert; step-mother, Carol Boyer; grandchildren, Blake & Ryan Boyer, Cody (wife, Kendyl) Hunt, A. Jalen Hunt, & Kylie (husband, Thomas) Coble; great grandchildren, Quinton Coble & Braxton “Bo” Coble; siblings, Vicky Cantrell, Joyce (husband, Mike) Goodman, Diana (husband, Tom) Gibson, Debbie Savage, Deanna Smith, Shelia (husband, Junior) Ochoa, & Rob Boyer; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, William L. Boyer; brothers, William “Bud” Boyer, Jr, Bobbie, Billy, & Joseph Earl Boyer; brother-in-law, Dan Smith; aunt & uncle, Audrey & Wayne Lashure; cousin, Mary White; and grandparents, Edgar & Dee Hull & Lula Lowe.

Services will be 11 am Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Burial will be at Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, with Military Honors.

Visitation will be from 4-8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Warrior Dog Foundation or Wounded Warriors.

Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory

515 E. 53rd Street

Anderson, Indiana 46013

765-644-6658 | Map

Thursday 9/15, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory

515 E. 53rd Street

Anderson, Indiana 46013

765-644-6658 | Map

Friday 9/16, 11:00 am

Richard “Dick” L. Boyer, 74, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born July 28, 1948, in Anderson. Dick was a Veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam. He was recipient of a purple heart, bronze star, along with many other commendations. Dick was a medic andContinue Reading

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Dear Boyer family, Hello there, I just heard the news. I just wanted to start and say I’m sorry for his passing. I knew him from being my bus driver, bus 20, my 6th to 10th grade years. He was and awesome man and a thrill to talk to every day, with his stories and fun times, it made going to school exciting just to talk to him in the mornings. I sad I was never able to find him and meet up Becuase he was by far one of my favorite anything, there are so many students he has helped threw the years with advice or just his stories. If there’s anything I can be assistance with please reach out and I will see if I can help Love, -seba

Dick was a good guy and he was a hero in VN. My sympathy to Dick’s family. Rest In Peace Dick

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My love and prayers to each of you as you grieve the loss of your dear husband (Rosie), dad (Angel & Rick), and the rest of the family.

Rosie, Angel, Rick and all the family... I'm so sorry for your loss. Dick was an incredible man, father, husband and friend who didn't know a stranger. He was always so kind and encouraging to so many, and to me. I will forever have so many sweet memories of him. Our prayers are with you all. Janet Clausen

He was the best neighbor we could ever have. He was wonderful . Sending our deepest sympathy to Rose and family.

My love, thoughts and prayers for my sister Rosie and the kids. Rest In Peace Dick, condolences to everyone

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