"Rest in peace Dick. It was an honor knowing you."
In loving memory of
George Richard Denny
September 10, 1930 - December 29, 2016
George R. " Dick" Denny, 86, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully December 29, 2016. He was born in Connersville, IN to the late Lawrence and Nellie Denny on September 10, 1930. Dick graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1948 and went on to study journalism at Duke University. Dick proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He spent 30+ years at the IndyStar News as a sports writer covering professional, amateur, and college teams and later an author of several independently published books on local sports about bowling and high school athletics.
Dick is survived by his four children, Christopher Denny, Sean (Leslye) Denny, Timothy (Sherry) Denny, and Shannon (Matthew) Thompson; 10 grandchildren; and brother, William "Bill" Denny.
Dick is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Denny, and sister in law, Hilda Denny.
Visitation will be held at Leppert Mortuary and Crematory Services, 740 East 86th St, Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Monica Catholic Church, 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at 11:00. Burial with Military honors will be immediately following at Our Lady of Peace. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to the Special Olympics,6200 Technology Center Road, Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or Tatum's Bag of Fun, P. O. Box 90290, Indianapolis, IN 46290
Tributes
"Dick was such a kind man and was alway interested in talking about the newspaper business when we would run into each other after he retired. He was a class act. Jennifer and Scott Horner"
"The world has lost a wonderful man... His smile always warmed my days to see him walking in our neighborhood..... Northbrook.. May God be with your family, and get peace in his memories. Nancy Karlson"
"So very sorry to see the sad news of your father's passing. Always enjoyed seeing him and my classmate Arlene. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless, Gloria Keating and family."
"Rest in Peace Dick. Indianapolis has lost a great one. God Bless!"
"Dick was a wonderful man who was part of the "Grand" days at the Star. He was one of the truly great writers employed by the paper at a time that included the likes of Wayne Fuson, Bob Collins, Corky Lamm, Robin Miller, etc. Dick will be sorely missed, but his great writings and gentle personality will long be remembered as well. Brad Lennon"
"Dick and my late husband Roger Brown were good friends and enjoyed meeting for lunch to talk sports of course. He stopped by my house often in his last few years and always when I was making cookies. Great timing Dick. You'll be missed. Jeannie Brown"