Richard Lee Dulin, 91, of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully April 30, 2026.
Born Jan. 14, 1935, Richard lived a life marked by hard work, deep faith, enduring love, and meaningful connections with others.
Richard was the son of Homer K. Dulin and Nellie Gray Kern Dulin. A faithful Christian, Richard was a devoted member of Emmanuel Church Garfield Community Campus in Indianapolis. He and his beloved wife, Sandra “Sandy” Dulin, shared a life filled with love, faith, and treasured traditions. Sandy preceded him in death. Richard was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Louise Rice.
He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Alan (Betty Ella) Dulin of Crawfordsville, Cheryl Leah (Mitch) McIntire of LaBelle, Florida, Marcus James (Deborah) Dulin of Virginia, Terry (Susan) Pruett of Inman, South Carolina and Phil (Cheryl) Pruett of Connecticut. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra “Sandy” Dulin; his first wife, Mae Louise Rice; his son, Andrew Pruett; his grandchild, Nicholas Pruett; his parents, Homer K. and Nellie Gray Kern Dulin; his brothers, Sterling “Eugene” Dulin and Basil L. Dulin; his sisters, Vernice Cox, Aline Carrell, Sandy Morris, Oveta Turpin and infant sister, Carrie May Dulin.
Richard’s legacy is one of faith, integrity, kindness, and steadfast love. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and a true friend to all. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 15 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. C.R. 350N, West Lafayette.
