With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Dean Stritzel of Christopher, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 85. 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, Frank Stritzel and Mae Stritzel (Husky); and his wife Carolyn Lee Ann Stritzel. He is survived by : his daughters, Lori Tindall (Dennis) of Mulkeytown, Kellie Bast (Scott) of Chesterfield, MO, Julie Sabeeh (Vas) of Phoenix, AZ and Holly Helfrich of Christopher; his grandchildren, Kati Borta (Steve), Matt Thomas (Leighann), Rachel Chaney (Jeremy), Jacob Tindall (Niki), Chloe Bast, Audrey Bast, Miles Sabeeh, Simone Sabeeh, Rollin Sabeeh, Ryan Helfrich, Jack Helfrich and Sam Helfrich; his great grandchildren, Jaxon, Charley, Gwen, Evan and Ryleigh; his grandchildren, Luke, Wyatt and Khloe; and his siblings, Larry Stritzel (Carolyn) of Valier, Marilyn Wall (Richard) of Trenton, IL and David Stritzel (Becky) of Diamond Head, MS..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbert Funeral Home