Richard "Dick" E. Banker, 85, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Gilbert and Mary (Gladstone) Banker on November 27, 1939, in Tuxedo Park, New York.
Dick was a 1957 graduate of Greenport High School. He then continued his education and graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy. He married Jane Arther on June 9, 1962. She survives. Dick worked as a Pharmacist in Wabash for Hooks Pharmacy, OmniCare in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and also at the Wabash County Hospital before retiring. He was a life member of Wabash Elks Lodge No. 471. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 15, Hanna Lodge #61, and Naples, Florida Moose Lodge. Dick enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid boater and water skier. He enjoyed golfing and Happy Hour. He and his wife, Jane wintered in Florida for many years. Dick was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Jane Banker of Somerset, Indiana; three daughters, Sherri (Robert) Hancock of Bluffton, South Carolina, Lori (Kyle) Brodie of Waterville, Ohio, Vicki Banker of South Bend, Indiana; five grandchildren, Alex Hancock (Josh Carpenter), Zack (Anna) Hancock, Nick (Rena) Brodie, Abby Brodie, Joe Brodie; one great-grandchild, Rory Hancock. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 207 Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Father Jay Horning officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with a Rosary Service beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Preferred memorials can be directed to Saint Bernard Catholic School, 207 Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.
McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Dick Banker’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
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