Richard King Mcelheny

Richard K. McElheny, 86, of Carmel passed away August 29, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1935, in Peru, Indiana, the son of the late Richard and Maleta (Paschal) McElheny.  He married Esther Ramsey and enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to her passing on August 23, 2019.

He is survived by his two children, Craig R. (wife, Diane) McElheny and Deana L. Purevich; grandchildren, Samantha M. Stipp (Tom) and Logan K. Purevich, Jill E. Wilson (Grady), Claire B. Rouse (Josh) and Ross C. McElheny; as well as three great granddaughters, Ryan B. Rouse, Kendall A. Rouse, and Quinn Wilson, who brought him much joy the last few years.

Richard graduated from Peru High School in 1953, before attending Franklin College, where he met his beloved wife Esther.  They settled in Carmel, Indiana back when Keystone Avenue was still a dirt road and proceeded to build a life there with their two children. It was there that he founded Storage Solutions (then “Penco of Indiana”) in 1978 and worked there with his son and daughter until he retired in 1995.

He loved to play and watch golf, spend time with his grandkids, and never met a dish of vanilla ice cream or chocolate drops he didn’t like.

Richard was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose presence will be sorely missed.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Carmel.  Online condolences may be shared by visiting flannerbuchanan.com.