Richard I. Kixmiller

He attended Lincoln High School and joined the Navy at 17, serving as a Navy Aviation Electrician during World War II. After the war, he attended Vincennes University on the G.I. Bill, and worked various jobs, including as a Lineman with Indiana Public Service. His career path shifted after meeting the love of his life, Dorothy McGary, and sent him down the path of seeking a more stable and less hazardous profession.

Richard began his life-long career in banking as a Bookkeeper at Security Bank in Vincennes shortly after marrying Dorothy in March of 1952. He furthered his education, graduating from the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, and completing additional courses at the University of Evansville.

In 1965, the family relocated to Newburgh where he served as President of Warrick National Bank in Newburgh and Boonville, He deeply valued his relationships with the bank’s customers and employees. Later, he accepted an offer to join American State Bank in Lawrenceburg, IN, spending six cherished years in the Lawrenceburg area. Due to health concerns, he and Dorothy returned to their home in Newburgh to be closer to their family.

Even in retirement, he remained active, becoming involved in the Warrick County Republican party and serving two terms as Warrick County Auditor.

Throughout his life, Richard was active in many civic organizations, holding leadership positions at the American Legion, Vincennes University Alumni, Junior Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Lawrenceville-Vincennes Airport Authority, Vincennes City Council, Vincennes Kiwanis and the Newburgh Kiwanis, where he took pride in serving on the Swimming Pool Committee, which helped build the Newburgh Community Swimming Pool (now the Lou Dennis Community Park). While in the Lawrenceburg Kiwanis he helped establish a Pancake Breakfast which he fondly described as the most enjoyable project he had ever worked on.

Richard was a member of Berean Bible Church in Evansville and he and Dorothy hosted weekly Bible studies in their home for many years.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy (McGary); parents, Mattie (Jones) and August Kixmiller; brothers, Simon (Martha), Walter (Selma), and Warren (Mary); sister, Elizabeth Lane (Mert); sons, Richard C. and Robert A. Kixmiller; and daughter, Joyce M. Wright (survived by husband Joe).

A wonderful father and husband, he is survived by; son, Ray Kixmiller (Kim); daughter, Alice McCormick; sister-in-law, Dolores Roach; grandchildren, Angie Smith (Bob), Drew Wright (Jessica), Chris Kixmiller, Danielle McCoy (Shaun), Eric Kixmiller (Lauren), Geoff Beaven (Samantha), Alex Ferrero (Monte), Kale McCormick; ten great grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, officiated by Pastor Paul Linge. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. Friends may visit Saturday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to funeral service at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Berean Bible Church, P.O. Box 6033, Evansville, IN 47719. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.