Richard R. "Dick" Briles

Richard R. "Dick" Briles, 90, of Anderson, passed away at home on December 1, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1934, to Marion and Stella (Dickey) Briles. He grew up on a farm north of Elwood, IN.

Richard graduated from Swayzee High School, playing basketball and running track. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Ball State University. Dick had perfect attendance in grades one through twelve, and even through his senior year in college.

He began teaching in 1956 at Madison Heights Junior High School, and was drafted into the U.S. Army in July, 1957. After a two-year-tour in the Army, he returned to teaching in 1959, until his retirement in 1992.

While in the Army, he was stationed near Nuremberg, Germany, for two years. During that time, he traveled as much as possible, one of his highlights was the Eiffel Tower in Paris. He vowed once he was married and had a family he would take everyone to see it, and he did.

In 1965, he married Beverly Fischer, together they raised two daughters. In 1980, they took the trip to Europe, visiting the Eiffel Tower and more on a 15-day vacation.

He enjoyed traveling with family and went to Florida almost every Christmas break to Sanibel Island. Dick enjoyed euchre, bowling, and golf.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Anderson, a former Anderson Country Club member, and he volunteered at Community Hospital Anderson.

In later years, he enjoyed taking cruises and purchased a home in Sebring, Florida.

Richard is survived by his loving spouse, Beverly (Fischer) Briles, of Anderson, IN; daughter, Susan (Mat) Daoust of Anderson, IN; son-in-law, Mark Bez; grandchildren, Mason Barnett, Emily Kelley, Logan Bez, and Ryan Barnett; sisters, Evadene Turner, and Janet (David) McCord; sister-in-law, Barbara Allgood; brother-in-law, Edward (Joyce) Fischer; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois Fischer; daughter, Christy Bez; sister, Betty Fosnough; brothers, Maurice and Phil Briles; and his favorite dog Fritz.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson, IN.

Services will follow visitation on Saturday, at 11:00 am with Rev. Corrine Boruff officiating.

Burial will take place in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Animal Protection League or First United Methodist Church.