Donald Lee “Doc” Riley

September 11, 2020

Donald Lee “Doc” Riley, 81, of Lafayette, Ind., died September 11, 2020 at Aperion Health, Frankfort, Ind.   He was born March 26, 1939 in Lafayette, Ind. to Donald and Hazel (Winneger) Riley.

Doc attended Lafayette Jefferson High School, and attended Purdue University, Indiana University and Arizona State University.  He worked in the hospitality industry and car sales.  He enjoyed golfing, watching football, especially University of Georgia and Indy Car Racing.

Visitation and Services

No services are planned.

Survived by:

Son: Gale Riley of Cumming, GA, Daughter: Sarah (Riley) Miller of Dublin, OH, Sister: Joni (Riley) Dykhuizen of Lafayette, 4 Grandchildren, Lily, Phinn, Barrett and Rory.

Preceded by:

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jane (Riley) Whitehead.

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2 Condolences for “Donald Lee “Doc” Riley”

  1. Sara Swick Jarrard September 14, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    I knew “Doc” through my brother, Fred Swick, as they were friends when I was growing up. Memories I remember and think of fondly. My sympathy to his family.

  2. Bill Collins September 15, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Joni… so sorry to read about your brother’s death. I didn’t know him very well, but he seemed to enjoy life. Thinking of you. Bill Collins

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