Richard N. Rich Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard N. Rich of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on February 19, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Noel Rich and Esther Rich (Parmley); his stepson Greg Eells; his siblings, Marlin Rich and Mary Kathleen Bryant; and his brothers-in-law, Steve Bryant and Bill Risinger.
He is survived by: his former spouses, Barbara J. Dilg of Junction City and Jennette Eells; his children, Tanga Coffey (Brad) of Centralia and Tony Rich of Centralia; his stepson Jeff Eells (Christy) of Winterville, NC; his daughter-in-law Michelle Eells of Ithaca, NY; his grandchildren, Jordan Coffey of Centralia, Tyson Coffey (Karlie) of Centralia and Bethany Essner (Michael) of Centralia; his stepgrandchildren, Kayla Eells of Ithaca, NY, Cole Eells of Ithaca, NY and Cade Eells of Ithaca, NY; his great grandchild Shepherd Coffey; and his sister Elizabeth Risinger of Owensboro Ky. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Central City Baptist Church, CHS Alumni Association, World Vision, and Wounded Warriors and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Rich Family.
