Richard Allen Purkiser
60, Plainfield, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on August 3, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1964. He was a 1982 graduate of Brownsburg High School where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and academics. While at Brownsburg, Rich was a member of the National Honor Society and was awarded the Craig Miller Achievement Award for Athletic Excellence along with holding the state record for the longest pass play from scrimmage which was 99 yards that still stands today.

After high school, he married his wife, Lori, of 41 years, where they had two children, Ryan and Kayla.  He was the International Freight Manager for Pace Air Freight for over 30 years. Rich was a die hard Notre Dame Football fan who loved anything to do with sports and enjoyed watching his grandson Gannon play football and ice hockey. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. Rich was known for his hard work-ethic, funny personality, and a person you could always count on.

Richard is preceded in death by his father Thomas Purkiser, step-father Dewey City, sister Kelley Ellis and grandparents Ruth and Everett Catt.  Survivors include his wife Lori; son Ryan; daughter Kayla (Brandon) Pierce; mother Linda City; sisters Eve Swartzentruber and Erica Young; grandchildren Gannon, Hudson, Rowan, Dalton; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, August 15th from 4-7 PM at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with a short memorial service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org