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Richard Ordlock Obituary
Died: April 2, 2014; in Yorkville
YORKVILLE – Richard "Dick" Ordlock, 65, of Yorkville, formerly of Elgin and St Charles, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on April 2, 2014.
He was born May 23, 1948, in Chicago.
He served as a Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol, CAP, a division of the Air Force Reserves. He received three Commander's Commendations: one for Safety Office at DuPage; work as Squadron Commander and establishing CISM (Critical Instance Stress Management Program) for Illinois.
There were three unit Citations and the highest award in CAP, the Gil Rob Wilson Award.
Professionally, he was a Mental Health Counselor and owner of Tricon Counseling in Carol Stream.
He graduated from NIU, Air Force Squadron Officer's School and Air Command Staff College. He earned his master's at The Alfred Adler Institute in Chicago and his Ph.D. from Interfaith Seminary with a Doctor of Philosophy Pastoral Counseling Addictions Focus.
He was a man of deep faith and humility, dedicating his life as an instrument for God.
He had a unique talent for bringing out the best in others.
In spite of chronic pain and numerous health issues during his life, he never lost his faith nor his sense of humor. On first meeting him, his outwardly grumpy exterior masked his truly infectious belly laugh, clever wit and the sparkle in his eyes. A warm man, he had an abiding love for his family and especially, grandkids.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Molly Burke, sons: Craig (Amy Marshall), Chris (Emily Miller), Todd (Cherise Kay), step children: Kelly Coleman (Gragg Pierce), Sean Coleman (Gina Buck), Erin Coleman (John Guevarra); grandkids: Aria, Christian, Cody and Brooklynn Ordlock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin Ordlock and Geraldine Schulze and his birth mother, Lois Dillman.
In lieu of flowers, donations to New Life Church in Yorkville or woundedwarriorproject.org would be appreciated.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m., April 11, at New Life Church, 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville, followed by Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Both will have ASL interpretation.
Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle
July 29, 2024
I know it has been many years..I went to classes and Rich was always made me feel better and at ease. I will never forget this Man nor his Service to our Country and his wit and sense of humor. I am so greatful to have known him and he was a really awesome nice man. Thank you for your service and never forgotten
Pam Bakel
May 1, 2014
Miss his stories and humor.
Larry Oparka
April 8, 2014
I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Dick. He and I were both in the CAP Composite Squadron at DuPage Airport. He will be sorely missed.
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