Richard "Dick" Hopper died March 11, 2018, at age 89. Hopper was known as a storyteller throughout his life. During high school, he apprenticed as a “printer’s devil” in his hometown of Spencer, Indiana. After graduation, he began studying at IU part-time before enlisting in the Navy. Following his discharge in 1953, Hopper worked part-time at IU Press and the Bloomington Herald-Telephone, now known as the Herald-Times. He graduated from IU Bloomington in 1955.

Hopper also ran Linotype for the Indianapolis Star. He earned his teaching license from Butler University and taught for a year in Plainfield Schools. Hopper then went on to work at the copy desk at the Star, holding several positions before retiring in 1991. Across the many facets of his career, Hopper was known for his speed and accuracy. Throughout his life, he enjoyed sharing stories and finding common ground with new friends.