Richard Joe Carey passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on March 17, 2025, at his home in Petersburg, surrounded by his family and puppies.  He was born on August 2, 1942, in Bowman, Indiana to Edgar Loren and Mabel Julia Carey. He was a 1960 graduate of Petersburg High School, a member of Petersburg First United Methodist Church, a life member of Petersburg Moose Lodge 1617, VFW Post 6871, and Petersburg Odd Fellows.

Richard married Nancy Sue Fink on September 13, 1960, in Petersburg.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, his parents Edgar and Julia and siblings, Charles Howard and Mary Ann Wyant, and grandson, Christopher Davis.  Richard is survived by sister Donna Frederick, children, Debbie (Marty) Beck, and Alicia (Dave) Whitehead, grandchildren Carie, Courtney, Ben (Rachel), Zach (Rileigh), Levi (Dawn) and Clayton (Brittany) and great-grandchildren, Kaden, Chritopher, Andi, Joelle, Sloane, Soren, Ellis, Emmitt and Liam.

Richard married Linda Sue Hill Gladish on January 15, 2000, in Petersburg, and she survives. Also surviving are stepchildren, Ron (Lisa), Cheri and Sara, step-grandchildren, Megan, Justin (Kayla), Courtney, Billy Joe (Kim), Chastity (Josh), Caleb (Sarah), step-great grandchildren, Hannah, Maggie, Gavin, Lilly, Fletcher, Tobias, Jenna Mae, Bodhi, Aiden, and Micah.

Richard was employed at Texas Gas Transmission for 30 years, from where he proudly retired in 1998. Richard loved to travel, fish, tinker in his shop and surround himself with family and friends. One of his favorite past-times was hosting fish fries and euchre tournaments. He was an avid card player until his final days. He will be fondly remembered for his love for his friends and family, especially by supporting his kids and grandkids in all their events.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, from 10:00-12:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 12:00 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg. The Moose Lodge will conduct a ritual as part of the service. Interment will take place following the service at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations please be made to PAWS at PO Box 63, Petersburg, IN 47567 or the National Association for Down Syndrome at 1460 Renaissance Dr. Suite 102 Park Ridge, IL 60068. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.