Richard D. 'Rick' Bridwell, age 69 of Crawfordsville, passed away in his home at 6:33 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 following a battle with ALS. He was born in Crawfordsville, September 19, 1948 son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Griffin Bridwell. He married Carla Pickett in Las Vegas, February 12, 1987 and she survives.

Rick was a 1967 graduate of Crawfordsville High School and had remained a life-long resident of Montgomery County. He served in the Artillery with the U.S. Army and spent 21 years in maintenance with Inland Container. He owned and operated Bridwell Turkey Farm from 1996-2009. He also operated a lawn care and snow removal business from 1995-2016. He also was well known for his talent in restoring and painting collector tractors for many area tractor collectors. He enjoyed attending tractor shows, 'plow days', camping and just hanging out with his buddies and his family and his dog 'Baxter'. He could repair anything 'John Deere' and fix anything mechanical.

Rick will be remembered for his sense of humor, being quick witted and ready with a joke. He could always make you laugh and many times would make his family just shake their heads and roll their eyes!

Surviving along with his wife Carla are: a son; Brian (Tammy) Bridwell of Story City, Iowa, a daughter Laura Bridwell of Indianapolis, a son Brent Bridwell of Chicago, a son Ryan (Hope) York of Waveland, two brothers; Kenny (Judy) Bridwell of Romney and Robert (Barbara) Bridwell of Crawfordsville and Mitch McDevitt, his 'one in a million friend. ' Five grandsons, one great-grandson, several nieces/nephews and his Cocker Spaniel 'Baxter' also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Lee, John David and sister Catherine Belle.

Visitation hours are 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the funeral home with Pastor Tami Mussche officiating. Military rites by Crawfordsville American Legion Post #72 Honor Guard. The family would prefer in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the ALS Foundation or Mace United Methodist Church with envelopes available at the funeral home. Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.