Richard Alan Couchman

Richard Alan Couchman, age 65 of Madison, Indiana entered this life on December 17, 1960 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late, Donald H. and Ida Jane Nelson Couchman. He grew up in North Vernon, Indiana attending North Vernon Elementary, Jennings County Junior and Senior High School, graduating in 1979. After graduation, Richard attended Lincoln Technical Institute on a full scholarship, earning his associate degree in Diesel Technology. When he returned to North Vernon, he started his own business, designing and painting signs, store fronts, murals, and race car decals/wraps, T-shirts and much more. Many of the items that he created still stand the test of time. He was truly a gifted artist. Later in life, Richard moved to Madison in 2004. He met and married Julie Marie McKeand and they were united in marriage on February 19, 2004 at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Richard and Julie were faithful members of the Faith Lutheran Church in Madison, Indiana. Richard liked to laugh and tell stories and was gifted at that. As a youngster, Richard enjoyed riding bikes, skateboarding, playing baseball and basketball. As an adult, he enjoyed listening to music, motor cross, watching the Indiana Pacers, and tinkering with things.

Richard is survived by a sister, Rebecca "Becky" Couchman Jackson of Huntsville, Alabama; his brother, Howard Couchman and his wife, Lynne of Seymour, Indiana; a brother in law, Steve Masters of North Vernon, Indiana; nephews and nieces, Travis M. Jackson, Jeremiah Jackson of Jennings County, Indiana; Shane M. Jackson of Columbus, Indiana; Joanna M. Jackson Kelley and her husband, Daniel of Huntsville, Alabama; Andrew S. Couchman of Versailles, Indiana; Samantha J. Couchman Scroggins of Deputy, Indiana; He also leaves behind several great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Julie; his sister Della M. Couchman Masters; and a brother in law, Stephen Jackson.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church, 3024 Michigan Road in Madison, Indiana. Interment was in the Carmel Cemetery in Hanover, Indiana.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Faith Lutheran Church. Online remembrances, memorials and contributions can be left at www.morgan-nay.com