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RICHARD WIATER Obituary
Richard A. Wiater, 68, USMC Veteran. Beloved husband of Josephine, nee Piecuch; devoted father of Adam, Kimberly, Laura (Ken) Warwick and Lisa; proud papa of Joey, Caitie and Abbey; loving brother of Ronald Wiater and Patricia (Mitchell) Micek. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL., Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn. Member Marine Corp League, VVA, Portage Park American Legion Post #183 and Midwest Soaring. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com. 
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Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD WIATER
June 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Rich's passing.We always had great times at VVA Chapter 209 and he was always there when you needed any help for anything. God bless you and your family and peace be to you!
Sincere regards,
Tom & Pat Tyler
Save some fish for me
J G
June 5, 2011
It was an HONOR Working with you My Brother. I will see you soon again. JG.
Jean
June 3, 2011
He will be missed and he has left a great legacy, and so many are better off for having knowing him!.
Don't look up, Don't look down, Always look ahead.
Love you always,
John and Jean
Annie Ware
June 3, 2011
Josephine and Family,
Haven has opened the doors for a new angel, Richard.There are no words that will ease the pain that you are feeling now. But know that you are loved and in our prayers. We are only a phone call away.
Love you Always
Annie, Amy, Brenda, and Renee
karla bramstadt
June 2, 2011
Rich, you will be missed more than anyone will ever know. I will miss our visits on the front porch. Just so you know we will always be there for Josephine.
G.B. Starr-Bresette
June 2, 2011
Oshkaabewis Strong-Heart-Voice who gave voice to those who were not heard!
Starr-Bresette
Ruben & Mary & Monica & Fatima Robles
June 1, 2011
Rich - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family we will miss you dearly,you are a very good person to us and to our family and a very good neighbor to us may the lord always hold you in the palm of his hands. May you Rest In Peace
Roger McGill
June 1, 2011
Rich - you were the Best in helping Veterans with getting their clamis and benefits. You will be missed by all of us down at the VVA - VSO Office on Taylor Street in Chicago. May the God Lord alwasy hold you in the Palm of His hands. You were also a Great Marine and served your country well in Vietnam - Semper Fi - Brother You will always be remembered.
Carol Stive
June 1, 2011
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You will be missed, you were such a good neighbor and a great person to talk to.
Glenn, Carol, Mike, Andrea & Lauren
June 1, 2011
To an old friend from a good friend. Thank you for 63 years of friendship.
Jed
Chicago Illinois
June 1, 2011
God Bless You Brother as you head Topside ,,Semper Fi Gunny Havelka
Ray & Kathy Lewandowski
June 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I will never forget the good old days together at the "Attic" on Superior Street and especially your laugh. Rest in peace Rich.
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