Bryan Andrew Dingess

Bryan Andrew Dingess of Richmond, VA, passed away on March 15, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 6, 1986, to parents, Denver D. and Christine (Rightor) Dingess. He graduated from Lutheran High School in 2005. In 2007, Bryan began working for Aramark, and served as an operations manager for over 10 years. He loved his career and the people he worked with.

Bryan liked swimming, golfing, soccer, and watching sports. He enjoyed cooking, and many would agree that the food he cooked was beyond delicious. Bryan loved to spend time with family and friends, and making memories was important to him. Each year he organized several family functions to keep those traditions going. His most important role was spending time with his son, Erik.  He was his first and main priority! Bryan’s smile and personality with a pinch of sarcasm could fill a room as soon as he walked in.

Though his journey ended too soon, the time spent and memories he created will be in our hearts forever. Bryan will be dearly missed and forever loved.

Bryan is survived by his significant other, Shakira Richardson; his mother, Christine Dingess; son, Erik Manigult Jr.; step-daughters, Quanirah Whitehead, Quaz-Miiyah; brothers, Denver C. (Minda) Dingess, Michael B. (Lindsay) Dingess; grandparents, Jack and Jacqueline Williams and Carol Rightor; many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Denver D. Dingess; grandmother, Helen L. Dingess; grandfather, Albert C. Rightor.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 12:30pm – 2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (8540 E. 16^th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219), where a memorial service will immediately follow beginning at 2pm. Burial will follow the memorial service at Washington Park East Cemetery (10612 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN).