Richard L. Barsha, 86 of Gas City, Indiana, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Richard was born on June 23, 1936, to Leonard Barsha and Virginia (Rich) Barsha. He married Jeanette M. Beymer on Saturday, July 2, 1955, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marion. Jeanette preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 2014. Richard graduated from St. Paul’s in Marion, and attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Gas City. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM in Marion and owned and operated Advanced Auto Body. Richard enjoyed painting cars, building hot rods and drag racing with his son, Michael.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Virginia Barsha, and his loving wife, Jeanette Barsha.
Loving survivors include his children, Michael (Kelly) Barsha of Marion, Patrick (Brandi) Barsha of Fairmount, grandchildren, Krista King, Kyle Barsha, Justin Barsha, and Travis Barsha, and sister, Connie Campbell of Marion.
In honor of Richard’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Richard will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren, Indiana.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.
Monday, December 12, 2022 1:13 PM