Richard H. Hershman

Richard (Dick) Hershman, 80, of Wheatfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2026 at Oak Grove Healthcare surrounded by his family after a long but peaceful battle with dementia. He was born on June 23, 1945 in Jasper County to Otis and Gladys (Elliott) Hershman. He and his wife Sandy began dating while attending Wheatfield High School in 1962. They went off to Purdue and were married on August 20, 1966. It was always “Dick and Sandy” from then on. Dick was raised in the Medaryville Christian Church, where he faithfully served for many years as a Sunday School teacher and Elder. His Christian worldview shaped his life and guided him as a devoted husband, father, teacher, and friend. Traveling was one of Dick’s passions which led to many adventurous road trips with his family. Eventually he and Sandy managed to make it to all 50 states! Dick began his teaching career at Williamsport High School in Warren County, Indiana, before returning home to teach at Kankakee Valley where he taught for over 40 years. He started with Shop in the High School and then Industrial Technology in the Middle School. His love of the Lord fueled his passion for teaching as he inspired many students. He especially loved teaching about real- world manufacturing concepts, as his classes designed, manufactured and sold a variety of products- buying stocks and earning dividends as well. Many students may have learned more about the Golden Gate bridge than they ever wanted! He will be remembered for his kind, gentle and teasing nature by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and best friend Sandy (Hoehn) Hershman, children, Jeffrey (Melissa) Hershman, of Wheatfield and Lori (Brett) Triebel of Sun Prairie, WI; seven grandchildren: Kyle Hershman, Delaney (Cooper) Smith, Caleb Triebel, Ethan Triebel, Patrick Hershman, Kasey Hershman and Leah Triebel; two great grandchildren, Edie (Edith) and Lewis Smith along with several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brothers James, John, Robert, and Ken and his sisters Virginia Page, Ruth Lund, Betty Griffey and Carol Stevens. Visitation for friends and family will be at Integrity Funeral Home, 352 East South Street, Wheatfield, on Monday, February 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon CST. The funeral service, led by Don Nedza, will begin at noon with a graveside service immediately following at the Wheatfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: North East Evangelism/Living Water ℅ Brian Sevits PO BOX 795 Moberly, MO 65270 (a Haitian missionary known and supported by Dick and Sandy for many years)

Richard H. Hershman

June 23, 1945 - February 10, 2026