Richard A. Erlenbaugh

Dick Erlenbaugh, 75, of Simpsonville, SC, husband of Patricia Ann Bolton Erlenbaugh, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23, 2017 while surrounded by his family.

Born in Villa Park, Il he was a son of the late Ralph Erlenbaugh and the late Marguerite Becker Erlenbaugh. He was the youngest of seven siblings.

He graduated in ’65 from the University of Notre Dame, where he served as captain of the ND basketball team. His greatest love was spending time with family, cheering on ND athletes, and being an integral part of his church community.

In addition to his wife, Patti, he is survived by one son, Mark Erlenbaugh, and his wife, Cason, of Pelzer; one daughter, Ann Marie Bynum and her husband, Matt, of Simpsonville; five grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, John, Alex and Ethan.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Tuttle officiating.

A Celebration of Life will follow in the school gym.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Notre Dame Club of the Western Carolina’s and/or St. Anthony’s Elementary School.