104 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-0535
105 East Indiana Avenue
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2224
309 North Main Street
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2313
Highway 49 and 600 North
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-8690
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Richard
Stephen (Dick) Brychell, loving husband to Susan (Osby)
Brychell of 35 years, and beloved father to Taylor and Brandon Brychell,
peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, with his family by his
side.
Dick was known for being one of the
most compassionate and knowledgeable pharmacists in the area, and he was
well-known for becoming a friend to his many lifelong patrons.
He had a give-back attitude and
sponsored many community events and youth groups; he gave to so many in
private ways throughout the years, as well.
After graduating from Andrean
High School, he went on to receive his pharmacy degree from Purdue
University in 1973 and received his MBA from Notre Dame in 1986.
He worked for Ribordy Drugs from 1973
– 1986 before starting his own company, Pharma-Card Pharmacy, which he
opened in 1987.
The business grew to 14 locations, and
it was listed as one of the top 50 pharmaceutical chains in the U.S. in
2005.
He spoke in the United States and
Europe at conventions and universities about his innovative pharmacy
practices. In
particular, Danish pharmacists were especially intrigued with his ideas,
and they invited him to Denmark to speak on several occasions.
The
Danish Pharmacists’ Association sent pharmacists to Valparaiso to study
under Dick and bring ideas back to their country on how to compete with
national chains to preserve the integrity of the independent pharmacist.
·
1973 President of
the Lake/Porter County Pharmacists’ Association
·
1983-1984 –
President of the Indiana Pharmacists’ Association (He was the only
Porter County Pharmacist elected to this position since the inception of
this Association in 1895.)
·
1987 created
Pharma-Card Pharmacy – an innovative new pharmacy concept which served
not only his many local loyal customers but also hundreds of groups
around the country
·
1988 Board
President for United Way of Porter County
·
1990 Purdue
University Distinguished Alumni Award for significant contributions to
the profession of pharmacy
·
1990 Vice President
of the Valparaiso Kiwanis Club
(Dick was also given lifelong Kiwanian status.)
·
Chairman of the
Board of Lake Area Conservancy for many years
·
Lifelong member of
Knights of Columbus
·
1983 National
Association of Retail Druggists Pharmacy Leadership Award in recognition
of accomplished leadership in the advancement of pharmacy
·
1987 – AH Robins
Bowl of Hygeia Award for Outstanding Community Service in the pharmacy
profession
·
1993 Innovative
Pharmacy Practice Award – This is a national award for pioneering a new
concept for pharmacy.
Dick was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1950,
the son of Stephen and Eileen (Weber) Brychell, who preceded him in
death. Besides his wife Susan, and children Taylor and Brandon, he is
also survived by his 7 siblings: Judy (Ed) Schwuchow, Diane (Roy)
Lindquist, Larry Brychell, Annette (Dennis) Aust, Carol Johnston, Joseph
(Jullie) Brychell, and Mary Brychell.
A mid-June visitation will be held at
Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso
on Friday, June 19, from 2 – 7:30 p.m. with a time of reflection
starting at 7:30 p.m. whereby friends and loved ones can feel free to
speak of their fond memories of Dick.
The funeral will be held on Saturday,
June 20, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1855 West Harrison Blvd in
Valparaiso starting at 11 a.m. following with the burial at Graceland
Cemetery in Valparaiso.
A
luncheon will follow.
The family requests donations go to ALS
research studies at Northwestern University where Dr. T. Siddique is
making promising strides for a cure.
Please make checks payable to:
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Please note the
name of Richard S. Brychell and specify on check – donation for research
under direction of T. Siddique, MD.).
Send to:
Northwestern University
Attn:
Jane Ulrey – Program Coordinator, Gift
Administration
420 E. Superior 9th
floor
Chicago, IL
60611
j-ulrey@northwestern.edu
Click on OTHER – (Feinberg School of Medicine)
Click on HONOR/MEMORIALIZE A LOVED ONE OR YOUR
DOCTOR and specify again the donation is for research under direction of
Dr. T. Siddique MD. in Richard Brychell’s name.
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