Richard Wayne Lesley, 70, of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Peru on November 25, 1950 to Leo Robert and Laura C. (Wilson) Lesley. Richard served in the United States Army, and later worked as a custodian. He enjoyed reading, and spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by nieces and nephews Mary Jane (Joe) Lacoss of Peru, Christine (David) Coppernoll of Peru, Andrew Smail of Washington, George Smail of Washington, Martin P. Smail of Oklahoma, and Leroy Rushing III of Fort Wayne; great nieces and nephews Savannah Rushing, Rosanna Atkinson, Kimberly Phillips, William Phillips, Camden Phillips, Alex Phillips, and Preston Rushing; and great-great nieces and nephews Joseph Phillips, Alyssa Atkinson, Victoria Atkinson, Daylon Phillips, and Addison Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Leroy Rushing Jr.
Visitation will be held from 12pm to 2pm on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at 2pm, with Pastor Mark Elliott officiating. Military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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