Submitted by: Dan Rich

Richard D. Shroyer

Oct. 1, 1925 - June 8, 2001

South Bend Tribune 6/10/2001

Richard D. "Dick" Shroyer, 75, of South Bend, Ind., passed away Friday, June 8, in his home.

Mr. Shroyer was born Oct. 1, 1925, in Huntington, Ind., to Maynard and Zelda (Garretson) Shroyer, who both preceded him in death. He had lived in South Bend for 45 years, coming from LaPorte, Ind. He retired in 1983 from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company after 30 years of service.

On Aug. 2, 1947, in LaPorte, Ind., he married Dorothy T. Kruesel, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Karen Vance and her husband, Don of South Bend, Scott Shroyer and his wife, Fran of South Bend; three grandchildren, Kimberly Ballin, Matthew Ballin and Haley Shroyer; three stepgrandchildren, Darcy Craft, Tina Craft and Cory Craft; two sisters, Virginia Grace and Marjorie Grace, both of LaPorte; one brother, Ted Shroyer of LaPorte; and by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shroyer was a Wabash High School graduate and a World War II Air Force veteran. He enjoyed spending time fishing at his cabin in northern Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 11, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, and for one hour prior to services on Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.