Richard Adam “Dick” Bottomley, 85, of Anderson passed away on February 23, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on February 26, 1936 in Mount Vernon, IN to Oscar and Loretta (Alles) Bottomley. His proudest accomplishments were graduating with a bachelors degree from Wabash College, earning his Eagle Scout and serving in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a financial advisor and retired in 2016 after 50 years of continuous employment starting with Thomson McKinnon Securities and ending with Wells Fargo Advisors. One of his greatest pleasures was educating people on how to invest their money.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anderson. He enjoyed spending his summers at Lake James in Angola, Indiana where he water skied and loved being with all of his family, friends, and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Suzanne (Weiss) Bottomley of Anderson; three children, Stephen (Lori) Bottomley, David C. Bottomley, and Elizabeth Ice; four grandchildren, Sarah (Josh) Holmes, Daniel Bottomley, Benjamin Ice and Ashley Ice; two great-grandchildren, Ruby and Isabelle Holmes; three sisters, Rita Watson, Martha Spataro, and Mary K. (Alan) Gumberts; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jack Watson.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anderson with Father Marty Sandhage officiating. A burial will take place in Circle Hill Cemetery in Angola, Indiana at a later date.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Wabash College.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the funeral arrangements.
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