Richard Morley Jennings III

He was born on March 7, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. to Richard M. Jennings, Jr. and Virginia G. Jennings.

He graduated from Edgewood H.S. in Pittsburgh, PA., and the University of Kentucky, in General Business, Alpha Tau Omega; Delta Sigma Pi. During his years at UK he enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he served from 1953-1956, stationed out of Fort Lee Virginia, receiving an honorable discharge, and returning to finish his college degree. He located to Ft. Wayne ending his career with U.S. Steel when he purchased McCoy Bolt Works in 1967, until retiring to Tequesta, Florida and Snow Lake.

During his years in Ft. Wayne he served as President of the Northwest Allen County Schools in 1975-76, and also served as secretary and Vice-President, also as President of the Business Forum among his many civic contributions, as well as being instrumental in the start-up of the Make*A*Wish of Allen County. Big Brothers/Big Sisters was also dear to his heart.

His love of family and community was in part of what made him a most admirable man. An avid fan of his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and Kentucky Wildcats, our family all had great times with him, wonderful memories forever.

Always in our hearts he leaves behind his loving wife, Karen of 35 years, 6 children, Richard M. “Dick” Jennings (Julie) of Ft. Wayne, IN., Robert “Bob” Jennings of Phoenix, AZ., Jenifer Jennings Warner (Jeff) of Huntertown, IN., Sarah “Salli” Swift (Terry) of Vaschon, WA., Christopher “Chris” Jennings (Isabella) of Jupiter, FL., and Della Jennings of Fremont, IN., 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Jenifer Hagy (Ted) of Rehoboth Beach, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Sarah Thomas.

Visitation will be held from 3-6 pm Friday, July 17, 2015 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Beams Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Berkesch officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post 257.

Burial will be held at a later time at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Humane Society of Steuben County, 1700 N 200 W, Angola, IN 46703.