Rick Miracle

Rick Miracle (born George Frederick Miracle) passed away Monday, Aprit 15, 2024 at age 75. Rick was born in Seymour, lndiana on September 30, 1948 to his parents James Boyd Miracle and Dorothy Miracle. Both preceded him in death, along with his sister, Aletha Miracle and brother James Miracle. He is survived by his wife of 26 incredible years, Louise Elaine Miracle. He is also survived by his loving stepson, George Dunn, daughter-in-law Debbie Dunn, grandson Connor Dunn and granddaughter Katie Dunn, along with his daughter Tova. As the grandkids' ''Gumba", he was never afraid to be silly and goofy, along with asking questions about their lives. Not to be left out, he also leaves behind his burly Chocolate Lab, Cody and sweet kitty, "Trouble." Rick had a life-long passion for the Game of Golf, which he saw as a metaphor for living life to its fullest with honor, grace, and dedication. He considered it a sacred endeavor which he shared with Louise as she caddied for him through his local, regional, and state tournaments. Some of his most special golfing moments included when he played in the 101st lndiana Amateur Championship (2001), the Bloomington Country Club Men's Senior Champion (2006, 2014, 2016), and the Bloomington City Golf Championship Medalist (2000) and Ross Rush Champion (2016, 2017). He was most honored to be inducted into the Bloomington City Golf Championship Hall of Fame (2017). Rick and Louise lived in lreland (1998-1999) and wrote the definitive golf guidebook, Trolleys and Squibs: A Golfer's Guide to lrish Links (2000). That year they played nearly every golf course in both the Republic of lreland as well as Northern lreland. lt was a year of profound reverence for the Game as they also played courses on sacred Scottish soil, St. Andrews and Carnoustie. ln addition to his Love of Golf, Rick had a love of working outdoors. He and Louise together built their house, designed and planted numerous gardens (some with mystical and spiritual significance), and they were always working on a project and planning the next one. He loved talking about important things going on in their lives. He was a profound listener and never gave a perfunctory answer. As a young man with an adventurous spirit, he was part of a crew that sailed a 3-masted Schooner around the world, stopping in exotic ports and far-away places. Northern Michigan was a constant in his life; he and Louise had yearly trips to Petoskey and the UP. He loved exploring new places without a map or itinerary. Through the years, Rick enjoyed the company of friends with whom he played golf and others with whom he searched for "the meaning of Life." He loved a rousing game of Scrabble, hugging his dogs and kitties, listening to lrish music with a pint of Guinness, and a good piece of pie. It was easy to love him for he gave of himsetf whole-heartedly. He asked questions of himsetf that were provocative and made for continued growth, creativity, and honesty. He was a loving man who was much loved. There will be a Celebration of Life later this summer.

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Rick Miracle

September 30, 1948 - April 15, 2024