Richard Olleman

Richard “Rich” Lorris Olleman, 90, of Plainfield and formerly of Monrovia, transitioned peacefully with his wife by his side in his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The youngest sibling of five, he was born on the family farm in Five Points, Morgan County, IN on June 3, 1933, to the late Lorris Fields and Iva (Hayes) Olleman. Learning the value of hard work at a very young age, Rich went to work for the Smitherman Hatchery. He attended Mooresville High School, and at 15 years of age, he secured employment at Labeco in Mooresville, where he was trained to be a skilled machinist. Leaving his occupation to join the United States Army at age 19, he selflessly served his country during the Korean War from 1952-1955. Returning to his hometown of Mooresville after the war ended, he returned to Labeco, working his way up the ladder to supervisor. Rich later founded the Olleman Cleaning business in 1982, and he built 9 homes from the ground up and flipped over 25 houses throughout his lifetime. Richard was an avid gardener his entire life – especially known for growing tomatoes and sharing his abundant crops. He served on the Morgan County Liquor Board, and the Monrovia Planning Commission, a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson, a Korean War Veteran, and was a past member of the Monrovia Masonic Lodge. His memories will carry on and he will be missed by all who loved him. In addition to his parents, Rich was proceeded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lois Jean (Marley) Olleman; Son, Richard Brian Olleman; Sisters, Kathryn Dow, Pauline Workman, and Josephine Barlow; brother, Edward Olleman; beloved fur baby, Bella. Survivors include his wife, Paula (Adams) Olleman; daughter, Sharon (Richard) Sutton; Triplet Grandchildren, Katherine, Jackie, and Derek Sutton; stepchildren, Marco Adams, Shannon Mask, and Abril Wise; 6 step-grand-children; step-great-grandson, Sylas Gibbs; beloved fur babies, Mittens, Sheba, and Charlie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service that will be held in the chapel of Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield on Thursday, July 20th, where Chaplain David Clayton will begin services promptly at 3:30 pm, with full Military Honors, and entombment will follow in the mausoleum. In addition to floral arrangements and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society or a local cancer charity of the donor’s choice. To share a favorite story, sign the guest registry, share a condolence with the family, or light a candle in Rich’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Richard Olleman

June 3, 1933 - July 16, 2023