Richard A. “Dick” Born, 73, passed away of natural causes with his loving wife by his side at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus.

Richard was born in a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Dec. 25, 1941, to Carl J. and Marcile (Holem) Born. He graduated from Bourbon High School with the class of 1959. Dick then attended the International Barber College, Indianapolis, graduating in 1960.

He served his apprenticeship in Bourbon at Becknell’s Barber Shop with Dave Becknell. In 1961, Dick purchased the former Joe’s Barber Shop at 217 North Liberty St., Plymouth, across from the now Lincoln Junior High School. There, Dick’s Barber Shop began. He barbered alone in his one chair shop for 44 years. A few of his customers wouldn’t let him retire completely and he continued part-time for a few more years.

Richard married Janet I. Wallskog Oct. 22, 1961, at First United Church of Christ, Plymouth. To this union two sons were born: Brady and Brett.

In his younger years, Dick was an avid golfer and participated in several golf leagues. Janet and he loved to travel and made many trips with friends over the years.

Dick belonged to the Sons of the American Legion in Plymouth, the Plymouth Moose Lodge, a Charter Member of the Plymouth Elks Lodge, the Eagles Lodge and was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 54 wonderful years, Janet, Plymouth, and their son, Brady (Lezlee) Born, Aurora, Colo.; his brother, J. David (Carrie L.) Born, Ogden, Utah; and nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brett; and his in-laws: Bertha and Russell Wallskog.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service in the funeral home