"I love and miss you grandpa! Thinking of you and grandma a lot lately!!"
In loving memory of
Richard Nalker
September 1, 2020 - January 19, 2008
Richard 'Dick' Nalker age 68 of Plainville formerly of Indianapolis passed away at 3:42 p.m. Saturday at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born on February 6, 1939 in Washington to William and Lillian (McCoy) Nalker. He was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School and a US Army Veteran of the 151th Airborne. He retired from the Indianapolis Star in 2001 and was an avid IU fan. He and his loving wife Betty in their 49 years of marriage, with love and affection, gave a home to 56 foster children. Surviving is one daughter, Kourtni Nalker of Indianapolis; two sons and daughter in-law Jay and Carol Nalker of Brownsburg, and Luke Nalker of San Francisco, California; three grandchildren, Robby Nalker and his wife Chelsea of Indianapolis, Eric Nalker of Brownsburg, and Stephanie Nalker of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Joann Brannies of Arizona and Betty Edwards of Alfordsville; and one brother, Brayton Nalker of Washington. Preceding him in death is his wife Betty (Byrer) Nalker whom he married August 4, 1957 and she died January 21, 2007. His parents; two sister, Helen Nalker and Norma Youngman; and two brothers, Robert Nalker and Dale Nalker are also deceased. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Plainville Christian Church with Bro. Chris Coney officiating. Burial will follow in Plainville Cemetery with military graveside rites by Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of services at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"Hi Dad, Words can't describe how much I miss you. You were strong and sturdy for our family and I wanted to be just like you since I was a little girl. You are my example of God's word. You taught us how to love and be loved while walking with God and for that I'm eternally grateful. Please hold Mom tight and let your hearts be joyful together. Thank you for loving us and sharing your wisdom. Love and Miss you with all my heart. Your daughter, Kori"
"Hi Dad, It has been almost a year, and with Thanksgiving and Christmas here I miss you so much. I miss sitting at the kitchen table with you, sometimes we would talk and sometimes just watch T.V. I miss cooking you breakfast in the morning, and hearing that I always cooked too much food. Buddy and Asha miss both you and mom every day. Asha still watches the front door hoping you or mom will come home. Your wisdom about life and business I will cherish forever, and I'm forever grateful that you and Mom choose Luke and I as your own. I pray that you're both joyful in the hands of the Lord, and I'm looking forward to seeing you each very soon. All my Love, Kori"