Walter R. Richards Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2021-01-29T17:00:00
End: 2021-01-29T17:00:00
Location: Oak Hill Cemetery

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Walter R. Richards of Streator, Illinois, born in Belvidere, Illinois, who passed away on January 25, 2021, at the age of 95, 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 wife Dorothy Fredrichs Cox. He is survived by: his former wife Bette Appleton; and his children, Scott Richards of Downers Grove, Brian Richards of Downers Grove, David Richards (Nancy) of St. Charles, Nance Kowalski of Waukegan and Kristi Meyer (Alan) of Woodridge. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are siblings Herb Richards of Geneva, Betty Kay of St. Charles, and Glenda (Charles) Fankhauser of Napa Valley CA.In addition to Bette and Dorothy, he was preceded in death by seven additional siblings.Graveside services were private.The family asks that memorial donations be made to Honor Flight, either online or at Honor Flight, Box L-4016, Columbus OH 43260-4016.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yurs Funeral Homes

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January 28, 2021

Lyle Taylor wrote a sympathy message

“Our deepest sympathy for the family loss. Had fond memories of family gatherings over the years. Enjoyed my many conversations with uncle Walter about some of his Navy adventures. Lyle and Linda Taylor & Family”

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Oak Hill Cemetery
North Utica, IL 61373

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