Richard Eugene Chelf

Richard Eugene Chelf, 56 years old, of Lebanon, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Richard was born on December 11, 1965, Indianapolis, IN to Russell Eugene & Betty Lavonne Chelf

He married Shawn (Culley) Chelf, July 14, 1990 in Lebanon, IN

He started working at Rolls Royce as machinist in 1995, & then became an inspector

Richard and Shawn lived in Lebanon, IN since 1992.

He enjoyed Colts football, IU sports, motorcycle riding, & loved animals.

Richard was a devoted & supportive husband to his wife, Shawn. He was always available & helpful with an upbeat & kind heart to not only his parents & in-laws, but to all his family & friends. He treated all with respect & dignity & will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Richard is survived by his wife, Shawn (Culley) Chelf, Lebanon, IN; parents, Russell & Betty Chelf of Whitestown, IN; Bothers, Russell Chelf and Ronald Chelf of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Deborah Chelf of Whitestown, IN and Donna Curry- Lebanon, IN. 

Donations can be made to Boone County Humane Society, www.hsforbc.org

A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Richard's Life at 2:00pm at New Hope Christian Church, 5780 S. Main St. Whitestown, IN 46075.