Clyde Richard "Dick" Apache, 73, of Otterbein passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Oak Grove Country Club in Oxford, Indiana. He was born October 4, 1941 Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Jim and Josephine (Monte) Apache. His marriage was to Jackey Ann Sharp on January 16, 1976, in Clinton, Iowa. She survives. He graduated from Socorro High school in 1962. Dick worked in the communications business for many years, retiring from General Telephone. He enjoyed his Alamo visits, horseback riding, golfing, and working with leather. He also enjoyed his 2nd shift coffee at the coffee shop with friends. To the two generations that have passed through the Apache Daycare, he was always lovingly known as "Uncle Dick". He was a life coach and teacher to many, above all he loved his family. He was a member of the Oak Grove Country Club, which was his home away from home. Surviving along with his wife are children, Coleen Apache (Rex Reverman), Punky (Lisa) Markland, and Cliff Apache; sisters, Jojo (Steve) Geislhofer, Brett Smithwick, Margie (Bob) Apache-Zuchowski, and Ollie Robles Garcia. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Josephine Apache; two brothers, Albert and Jimmy Apache; and a sister, Kitty Apache. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 pm (EST), Wednesday , July 8, 2015 at the United Methodist Church of Otterbein. Funeral Service at 10:30 am (EST), Thursday, July 9, 2015 at United Methodist Church of Otterbein with pastor John Randall officiating. Interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dick Apache Benton Central Golf Scholarship Fund, Otterbein United Methodist Church, or a charity of the donor's choice. Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com