John R. "Rick" Buroker

Mr. John R. “Rick” Buroker, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 5.

Rick was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 10, 1948, the son of John C. & Betty J. Webb Buroker. He was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School and attended IU East.

Rick formerly worked at Richmond Gear Works before accepting a position at Belden, where he retired as a cabling operator after 43 years of service. He was a very talented artist with many paintings and drawings in his portfolio. He enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to rock-n-roll music.

Rick will be missed by his wife of 58 years, Linda Sue Meyers Buroker, whom he married on September 2, 1967; daughters, Angie Smith & husband, Bryan, Leslie Buroker; son, John P. Buroker & husband, Jim Morgan; grandchildren, Blair Smith & wife, Ashley, Logan Smith and Trystin Smith; great-grandchildren, Briar Rose and Cooper Henry; sister, Sondra Wilmot & husband, Larry; brother-in-law, Jerry Murray; nephews, Jerry Murray, Rich Murray, Dave Murray and Mark Wilmot.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Pam Murray, and nephew, Brady Wilmot.

Visitation for Rick will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at the Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. A memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions are encouraged for the PACE Center, c/o Reid Health Foundation, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374.