Rick A. White, age 66, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Auburn Village, in Auburn, IN. following an extended illness.

Rick was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. on Feb. 9, 1957, to James "Jim" White and Barbara (Booker) DeLong, both parents preceded him in death.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluffton. Rick worked for many years in the food service industry, retiring in 2019.  He enjoyed fishing, music from Johnny Cash, baby sitting his nieces and nephews, following NASCAR racing and he enjoyed taking long walks.

Survivors include three sisters; Marcy Shie of Ft. Wayne, Susan Hourigan of Bluffton and Donna DeLong of Ossian, two brothers; James White of Little Falls, NY and Bill (JoEllen) White of Ft. Wayne and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by a brother, Michael White in August 2023.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Les Cantrell will officiate. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Memorial in Rick's memory can be made to Bi- County Services, Bluffton, IN.