Richard J. Sandler

Richard J. Sandler, 88, died after a short illness on May 24, 2021.  Rich, son of Louis and Betty Sandler,  Rich attended Indiana University and graduated as a Pharmacist from the Butler University School of Pharmacy.  He also served 2 years in the U. S. Navy.

While a student at Butler, Rich began dating Marcie Cohen and they married in 1955.  Rich and Marcie had 4 children – Andy (Pam), Bruce, Jill (Joe) and Ellie and many grandchildren – Tori Sandler, Ty & Gabe Krieghbaum, Aaron and Mara Ofengender and Justin Sandler and great-grandchildren Isabella, Landon and Joslyn.

Rich loved being a pharmacist, working into his 80’s.  He worked for Hooks, SuperX, CVS and Eskenazi Hospital pharmacies and operated Sandler Pharmacy in the late 1960’s.  Rich volunteered with many organizations including Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation serving a 2 year term as President.  Rich also served 8 years on the Hook Drugs C. U. Board of Directors.   Rich also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary both in Florida and Indiana.

In recent years, Rich found love and wonderful support from Norma Shorr and her family – Steve, Howard and Dory.  They enjoyed several winters in Florida together.  Through this past year of pandemic, Rich would help Norma with cooking & baking and, most of all, eating Norma’s mandelbread and borekas.

Rich was predeceased by his parents, his wife Marcie and his brother Neil.  Rich is survived by his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, his brother Howard, loving fiancée Norma and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be Thursday, May 27 at 1 PM, graveside at the Etz Chaim West Cemetery, 2305 South West Street, Indianapolis.

Shiva minyans will be observed Thursday, May 27 at 6:45 PM, Saturday, May 29 at 9 PM and Sunday evening at 6:45 PM at the home of Jill and Joe Ofengender, Carmel, IN

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in his memory, please do so to the Etz Chaim Cemetery Fund c/o Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation, 6939 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260.