Stephen Allen “Steve” Richardson

COLUMBUS

Stephen Allen “Steve” Richardson, 72, of Columbus, passed from this life at 2:07 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Columbus Regional Hospital Emergency Room.

Steve was born August 8, 1950, in Rushville, the son of Fred T. and Bernice Corn Richardson.

He married Carol J. Wolf March 31, 1972.

Steve was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was formerly employed with Irwin Union Bank from 1972 to 1978 and later retired in 2006 as a service representative for ITW after 28 years of service.

An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his dog, Macy and especially time spent with family.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years; sons, Scott (Jill) Richardson of Indianapolis, Timothy Richardson of Hope and Matthew Richardson of Columbus; grandchildren, Saylor, Evan, Katherine and Ayden Richardson; and a sister, Patty (Phil) Simmermon of Rushville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David and Richard Richardson; and sisters, Leona Bowles and Francis Ward.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street.

A time of visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to time of service.

Following the service, cremation will take place.

Military honors will be presented by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made Wounded Warrior Project or Indiana Canine Assistant Network.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com