Richard “Dick” Lee Summers, 79, of Huntertown, passed away on Saturday, June 10th 2023 with his family by his side. Dick was born to the late Walter H. and Kate E. Summers in Ege, IN. Dick served the community as an elected Allen County Council Member- At Large, for 18 years. He also served on the board of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for 18 years. Dick spent 54 years as a real estate broker commercial and residential. Dick also sat on the Alumni Committee of Northside Redskins class of 1961. He had many interests which included photography, golfing, mall walking, bird watching, especially Blue Birds and Golden Finches.
Dick is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda; daughter, Stacey (Dan) O’Day; sons, Jamie R. Summers, and Shannon D. Summers; 3 grandchildren, Sydney Lopshire, Harrison Lopshire, and June Summers; 1 great grandchild, Kayden; siblings, Ted (Joey) Summers, Herb Summers, Mike (Cheryl) Summers, Kathy (Chuck) Garrett.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Lakeside Park Pavilion #2, 1401 Lake Ave., closest to the Rose Garden, on Thursday June 29th from 3-7 pm. In Lieu of flowers, preferred memorials in Dick’s honor may be directed to SCAN. Arrangements entrusted to FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.