Richard G. Little

Richard G. Little, 86, North Manchester, IN and formerly of Bippus, IN died at 11:40 a.m. Monday August 26, 2013. He was born May 14, 1927 in Huntington, IN to Willard & Emma (Murray) Little. He graduated from Chester High School in 1945 where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. On September 12, 1948, he married Phyllis A. Schuler. Richard was a retired farmer and retired from Huntington County Community Schools after serving 15 years as a custodian and football field grounds keeper. He was active in 4-H: a four year member of rural youth, a township leader for 25 years, coached 6 demonstrations to the Indiana State Fair with three winning first place, a state fair judge for 5 years, District Tractor Leader and a 40 year member of the State 4-H Tractor Program where he coached 5 national tractor contest winners. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntington, IN and faithfully attended chapel at Timbercrest. Richard was a former member of the Bippus Lions Club and an active member of Indiana Farm Bureau for over 65 years. He loved Purdue and Huntington North basketball. He was a devout Christian throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Little, North Manchester, IN; two sons, John R. (Patsy) Little, Marion, IN and Kent A. (Michelle) Little, Silver Lake, IN; three daughters, Susanne (Ernest) Crane, Orleans, IN, Elaine A. (Gregory) Lucas, Indianapolis, IN and Cheryl H. (Lynn) Wilcox, Lagro, IN; one brother, Robert (Betty) Little, Jacksonville, FL; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. one brother and two sisters are deceased. Family and friends may call September 13, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN and one hour prior to services September 14 at Timbercrest Chapel. Services will be September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Richard G. Little, memorial contributions may be made to 4-H Tractor Council - Purdue University, 615 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or Roann Community Cemetery, c/o Kraig Ahlfeld, 6382 W 300 N, Wabash, IN 46992 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Little family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.