Richard's Obituary
Richard L. Secrest, 98, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at 8:26 a.m. on October 8, 2026, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.
Born on February 19, 1928, in Idaville, Indiana, to the late Roy Raymond and Madeline Audra (Elmore) Secrest.
Richard proudly served his country as U.S. Navy veteran. On July 15, 1950, he married the love of his life, Betty Jean Wind, in Monticello. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing on October 26, 2021.
A hardworking man with a knack for fixing about anything, Richard worked for Alcoa as general maintenance mechanic for 35 years before retiring in 1986. Before his military service, he also worked in heating and cooling.
When he wasn’t busy tinkering under the hood, Richard enjoyed playing the banjo and had a special fondness for racing cars.
At 98 years young, Richard leaves behind a legacy of hard work and a life well lived.
He is survived by six children, Bonnie Cox of Goodland, Indiana, David Secrest (wife, Kelly) of Lampasas, Texas, Wanda Loveall of Linden, Indiana, Deana Simms (husband, Rob) of Monticello, Indiana, Eric Secrest of Buffalo and Mary Burns (husband, Brad) of Monticello; several grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Moe, who was a cherished part of his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Secrest; brother, Robert Secrest and two sisters, Jean Hendershot and Barbara Ammermann.
Richard will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Betty, at Riverview I.O.O.F. cemetery in a private burial service.
Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home of Monticello is in charge of arrangements.
