Richard Dwaine Opalka's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2024 in Decatur, Illinois

Richard Dwaine Opalka

December 26, 1972 - August 9, 2024 (51 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Richard Dwaine Opalka's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2024 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

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Richard Dwaine Opalka

December 26, 1972 - August 9, 2024 (51 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Richard Dwaine Opalka Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Dwaine Opalka of Decatur, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 9, 2024 at the age of 51. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Richard Wolfcale. He is survived by: his mother Mary Ann Scheibly; his wife Charlotte Clower; his children, C. J. Sweck of Decatur, Tyler Sweck of Lincoln, Kash Purviance of Decatur, Tiffany Clower of Decatur, Jasmine Evans of Decatur and Joseph Purviance of Decatur; his siblings, Chris Opalka, Kathy Pickett (John) and Matt Opalka; his grandchildren, Alize Sweck, Ayla Parrish, Ariana Crane, Aaliyah Crane, Andrew Crane, Damon Lowe, Serenity Purviance, Michael Buckus Jr. and Ashton Jones; and his nephew Bryer Pickett.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery



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Aug 19

Visitation

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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Aug 20

Funeral service

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Tue

Aug 20

Burial

Mt. Gilead Cemetery
455 Mt Gilead Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

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