Richard Milton Wilgus

Richard Milton Wilgus, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  He was born on January 14, 1926 to Ted and Ione (Weaver) Wilgus in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, and worked as a research microbiologist for Eli Lilly.  He was a member of Cicero Christian Church, volunteered for Wheeler Mission, and was a guide at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.  Richard loved golf, landscaping and painting, and was a friend to anyone.  His biggest hobby was his wife and family.
Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Wilgus; daughters, Debbie Foster and Becky Sheckell; four grandchildren, Samantha Hartmann (Kevin), Derek Kern (Cathi), Kevin Kern, and Joshua (Jessica) Kern; and six great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jack Hartmann, Sean and Tess Arfin, and Phoenix and Rose Kern.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Audrey M. Rahn.
Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with visitation from 10:00 am to the time of service.  Chaplain Beau Hamlin will officiate.  Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.