Richard J. (Dick) Kendall, 90 of rural Camden passed away at 1:19 am Monday August 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Assisted Living Center in Delphi, where he had resided for four weeks. He was born November 23,1935 in Camden to the late Irwin Robert and Mary Evelyn Sink Kendall. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Camden High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Franklin College in 1958. He later received his master’s degree from Purdue University.

On June 30,1957 at Franklin, IN he married Malinda Hardin and she preceded him in death on April 2,2009.

Dick enjoyed mushroom hunting, searching for arrowheads, and trips to the casino. He was an avid golfer and bowler. For decades he enjoyed his Wednesday poker nights with his buddies. Dick taught math for many years first at Camden School until they incorporated with Delphi Community School Corporation finishing his career there. He also served as a coach with the schools. He is a member of the Camden First Baptist Church.

Dick Is survived by his sons, Robert Kendall of Delphi, Richard (Jeanette) Kendall of Indian Rocks Beach, FL, his daughters Pam (Ron) Cree of Camden and Holly Kendall of Monticello, a half brother Bill Smith of Houston, TX, grandchildren Jared (Courtniey) Cree, Jason (Emily) Cree, Landon (Sara) Duff, Scott Kendall and Lindsey Bramlage, and 9 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his special friend Jane Penn of Flora.

Funeral services will be at 10am Saturday August 29,2026 at the Camden First Baptist Church with Bruce Hankins officiating, burial will follow in Camden Cemetery. Friends may call at the Camden First Baptist Church on Friday August 28,2026 from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Camden First Baptist Church, envelopes available at the church.

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