Richard H. Slaven, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday.
Richard H. Slaven, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday at the Jasper Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Daviess County May 24, 1928, to James and Lona (Simpson) Slaven. He married the love of his life, Ruth (Cunningham) Slaven, on April 20, 1947.
Richard worked many jobs throughout his life which included bricklayer, carpenter, farmer, fireman, and Odon Town Marshall for 25 years. Richard was named Fireman of the Year after serving for 15 years. He served two terms on the North Daviess School Board and served as the Grand Marshall of the Odon Old Settlers Parade in 2014. Richard was a 66-year member of the Eastenr Star Chapter 341 and Moore Lodge 303 of the Odon Masonic lodge. He was also a member of the Hadi Shrine and Scottish Rite. He also started the trend of taking the buses to the circus. In his spare time, Richard loved to mushroom hunt, feed the birds and squirrels, ride on his golf cart and make yard decorations for the public to view.
Survivors include his son, Richard (Chris) D. Slaven, Jr. of Odon; daughters Pam Wininger of Odon and Brooksie (James) Shuppert of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ruth; six brothers; and five sisters.
A Masonic Memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday followed by an Eastern Star service at the Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Meng Family Funeral Home, with Rick Tribby officiating. Richard will be laid to rest in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
The Slaven family has entrusted all arrangements to James W. Meng Jr. and the Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Online condolences may be sent to www.mengfuneralhome.com.
