Richard "Rick" Lee Abbott Obituary (1959 - 2021)

Elizabeth, IN Richard Lee Abbott, 62, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at Lee Memorial Health Park in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born July 12, 1959, in Elizabeth, IN the son of Garland and Clara Mae Moser Abbott. Rick was a manager of construction equipment rental. he graduated from Prosser where he studied Diesel Mechanic. He loved fishing, boating and more than anything, his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruthie Abbott. He is survived by his wife Deanna K. Abbott of Cape Coral, FL; Three daughters, Rikki Abbott of Corydon, IN, Dawn Hedden (Matt) of Elizabeth, IN and Blair Abbott Jordan (Frankie) of Leavenworth, IN; Three brothers Gary, Dave and Mike Abbott (Joan) all of Elizabeth, IN; Two sisters, Paula Murphy (Pete) of Elizabeth, IN and Kathy Ridge (Robert) of Elizabeth, IN; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 12 PM at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, IN. Visitation will begin Monday from Noon until 8 PM and continue Tuesday at 9 AM until the service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, IN.