Richard Arthur Gole's Obituary
Richard A. Gole, October 26, 1945 – March 22, 2023, Richard A. Gole, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Nathaniel and Fanny (nee Storch) Gole. Richard and his family moved from Brooklyn to Plainview, New York in 1955, where he later attended Plainview High School. In 1963, Richard left New York to attend Indiana University, where he received his B.S. in Business in 1967. Richard was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity at IU, and remained close with his pledge brothers throughout his life. Richard also attended law school at Indiana University, graduating with his JD in 1970. Richard fell in love with Indiana and settled in Indianapolis after graduating from law school. He practiced law in Indianapolis for more than 40 years. He was also a member of the Army Reserves and provided legal services at Fort Benjamin Harrison, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Richard was an active member of the Castleton Optimist Club throughout his career. Richard retired in 2012 and moved to Boynton Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed golfing, spending time with friends, and serving on his homeowner’s association board. Richard was a true people person who made friends wherever he went, and he maintained those friendships throughout his life. He was incredibly proud of his family, who brought him tremendous joy. There was no bigger fan of IU than Richard, and he never missed a football or basketball game. Richard was a long-time member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. He is survived by his life partner, Betty Carnine; his daughter, Rebecca (Paul) Geyer of Carmel, Indiana; his son, Aaron Gole, of Chicago, Illinois; his sister, Maxine Hillman, of Henderson, Nevada, and his grandchildren, Nathan Geyer, Sam Geyer, and Charlie Geyer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach, Florida. Burial following service will be at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana University Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.bethisraelchapel.com.
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