Richard I. Bartlett, 60
DELPHI -- Richard Ira Bartlett, 60, of Delphi, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, after an eight-month illness.
Born Dec. 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Irving G. and Ruth E. Bartlett. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1970 and also from Indiana Baking Academy in Indianapolis.
He married Jane Hynds of Kokomo in 1973. They divorced in 1985.
Mr. Bartlett was employed by Purdue University building services for nearly 10 years, receiving a personal commendation for his work there. Following a period of study, he began his stained glass studio in Lafayette, later moving to Delphi, where he was artist/owner of A Glass Image, custom-crafting glass works of art.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette, and Jefferson Township Conservation Club of Monticello. He collected antique tapestry and antique magic lanterns and photo slides, was interested in penguins, enjoyed nature, and searching for prehistoric Native American artifacts, hunting mushrooms, and fishing with his brother, Robert.
Surviving are a brother, Joseph D. Bartlett (wife: Del) of Lafayette and sisters, Mary Bartlett Conlin (husband: Joseph) of Tallahassee, Fla., Gail A. Bartlett (fiancé: Don Lancaster) of Lafayette, and Karen R. Bartlett (fiancé: W.Michael Watson) of San Diego, Calif.
Also surviving arenephews, C. Bartlett Traviolia of Clearwater, Fla., John Colby Bartlett of Battle Ground (wife: Michele), Joseph "Joey" C. Bartlett (wife: Amy) of West Lafayette and Bruce W. Wilson (wife: Emily) of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert I. Bartlett, and nephews, Cpl. Brady L. Bartlett, USMC, and Pvt. Paul F. Wilson, U.S. Army.
His generosity, kindness and gentle nature were constant and endearing qualities. Richard's deep and abiding reverence for the natural world will live on in his stained glass imagery and in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
Friends may call on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the HAHN-GROEBER FUNERAL HOME, 1104 Columbia Street, Lafayette. A memorial service will follow on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Phil Leichty officiating. Interment at Burr Oak Mennonite Cemetery near Rensselear. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, 909 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Share memories and condolences online at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com
DELPHI -- Richard Ira Bartlett, 60, of Delphi, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, after an eight-month illness.
Born Dec. 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Irving G. and Ruth E. Bartlett. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1970 and also from Indiana Baking Academy in Indianapolis.
He married Jane Hynds of Kokomo in 1973. They divorced in 1985.
Mr. Bartlett was employed by Purdue University building services for nearly 10 years, receiving a personal commendation for his work there. Following a period of study, he began his stained glass studio in Lafayette, later moving to Delphi, where he was artist/owner of A Glass Image, custom-crafting glass works of art.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette, and Jefferson Township Conservation Club of Monticello. He collected antique tapestry and antique magic lanterns and photo slides, was interested in penguins, enjoyed nature, and searching for prehistoric Native American artifacts, hunting mushrooms, and fishing with his brother, Robert.
Surviving are a brother, Joseph D. Bartlett (wife: Del) of Lafayette and sisters, Mary Bartlett Conlin (husband: Joseph) of Tallahassee, Fla., Gail A. Bartlett (fiancé: Don Lancaster) of Lafayette, and Karen R. Bartlett (fiancé: W.Michael Watson) of San Diego, Calif.
Also surviving arenephews, C. Bartlett Traviolia of Clearwater, Fla., John Colby Bartlett of Battle Ground (wife: Michele), Joseph "Joey" C. Bartlett (wife: Amy) of West Lafayette and Bruce W. Wilson (wife: Emily) of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert I. Bartlett, and nephews, Cpl. Brady L. Bartlett, USMC, and Pvt. Paul F. Wilson, U.S. Army.
His generosity, kindness and gentle nature were constant and endearing qualities. Richard's deep and abiding reverence for the natural world will live on in his stained glass imagery and in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
Friends may call on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the HAHN-GROEBER FUNERAL HOME, 1104 Columbia Street, Lafayette. A memorial service will follow on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Phil Leichty officiating. Interment at Burr Oak Mennonite Cemetery near Rensselear. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, 909 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Share memories and condolences online at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com
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