Richard A. Priest
February 24, 1930 - January 27, 2021
Richard A. Priest, 90, of Battleground, IN passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 24, 1930 in Lafayette, IN, to the late Edward and Florence (Graham) Priest. Richard was a 1948 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. He worked for Monon Railroad as a Carman for 35 year retiring in 1988. On May 13, 1950 he was married to Mary Suaco in Lafayette, IN and she survives. They were married for 70 years. Richard was a 52 year member of the Battleground Masonic Lodge and a parishioner of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Along with his wife, Mary, he is survived by two sons; Michael (wife, Kay) Priest of Delphi, Tony (wife, Annette) Priest of Battleground, and one daughter Jill (husband, Steve) Haynes of Delphi; brother Roger (wife, Ellen) Priest of Lafayette; granddaughters Rachael (husband, Louie) Vaughan and Courtney (husband, Kameron) Banes, 4 step-granddaughters Jennifer (husband, Eric) Stark, Amber Swearingen, Kristy Haynes, Julie Haynes, and 12 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both parents and his brother Robert Priest of Lafayette. A celebration of life will be held at later date. Hippensteel Funeral Home is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
Richard A. Priest, 90, of Battleground, IN passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 24, 1930 in Lafayette, IN, to the late Edward and Florence (Graham) Priest. Richard was a... View Obituary & Service Information