Richard L. Hirschy, 86, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1939, in Berne, the son of Noah and Melvina (Beer) Hirschy. On Aug. 30, 1959, Richard married Inez Merriman.
He was a member of WestSide Community Church, formerly Monroe United Brethren Church.
Richard served in the Indiana National Guard. He was a lifelong farmer and was the former owner of Moser Farm Store. He also worked at T.S.C. for 10 years and volunteered his time for several years, serving on the Adams County Credit Union board.
He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Inez Hirschy of Monroe; three sons, Lennie Hirschy of Monroe, Dary (Rhoda) Hirschy of Decatur, Rick (Kim) Hirschy of Monroe; two sisters, Carolyn Girod of Decatur and Helen (Larry) Funk of Mesa, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Barbara Hirschy of Huntington; a brother-in-law, Wayne Byerly of Decatur; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his sisters, Edith Byerly and Florine Smith, and a brother, Paul Hirschy.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at WestSide Community Church, in Monroe, with visitation prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Pastor Josh McKeown and Pastor Chris Hirschy will be officiating and burial will be in Ray Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to WestSide Community Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
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