Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Mar 2, 1941 - Feb 17, 2013
Aunt Susan & Family - In loving memory of Uncle Dick. May he now rest in peace in the arms of God. He will never be forgotten and will always have a special place in our hearts! We love you and miss you always.
Sheri Hoffman
March 05, 2013 | Jefferson City, MO
Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember in 1981 you came to my Dads visitation. You were always a good friend, and now you have my sympathy.
Eric Wilson
February 22, 2013 | Toledo, IL
Dear Family:
We are so deeply sorry for Uncle Dick's passing! He had a special place in our hearts and will be missed terribly by all of us. May God Bless you all and know that God's love and grace is with Uncle Dick now and forever.
Chris & David Westphal
February 22, 2013 | Eden Prairie, MN
Susan and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. All of our family has very fond memories of Dick. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Rest in peace dear friend.
Nancy & Dennis Shupe
February 21, 2013 | Toledo, IL
Susan and family, we are so sorry about Dick. He fought a gallant battle and you were there for him through it all. He was a special person and we were happy to have been his friends. May God Bless all of you and bring you well deserved peace.
Marilyn and Mike Barkley
February 20, 2013 | Toledo, IL
Susan, Susy, Mark, & Becky I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond childhood memories when you lived on Garfield. That was from CJHS and CHS days when Susy and I probably drove Dick & Susan nuts. I will be keeping you and all of your families in my thoughts and prayers. I know your memories will help you through this difficult time and knowing Dick is in a better place.
Brenda Walden-Ingle
February 20, 2013 | Charleston, IL
Susan and family, I have so many fond memories of Dick. I remember him coming to pick up hickory nuts. He had so many talents. He will be greatly missed.
Teresa Houser
February 20, 2013 | Toledo, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Richard "Dick" Tinder, age 71 of Charleston and formerly of Cumberland County, passed away while at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, February 17, 2013, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening, February 21, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Masonic Services will be conducted at the close of visitation by members and guests of Hutton Masonic Lodge #698 A.F. & A.M. Memorial Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the funeral chapel with Reverend Ray Roberts officiating. It is requested that memorial gifts in his honor be made to the Hutton Masonic Lodge #698 for their Building Fund. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. He was born Albert Richard Tinder on March 2, 1941 in North Henderson, Illinois, a son of the late Carl and Lilly (Frazer) Tinder. He married Susan Rodgers on December 2, 1960 in Mattoon and they have shared fifty-two years of marriage and friendship. In addition to his loving and devoted wife Susan, Dick is survived by three children, Susy Horn and husband Steve of Ft. Myers, Florida (formerly of Charleston), Mark Tinder and wife Cassandra of Lerna and Becky Burger and husband Bert of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania; thirteen grandchildren, Eric Miller, Jessica Matthews, Tyler Horn and Jaymie Ryan all of Charleston; Andy Horn and Corey Martin, both of Colorado, Chris Storm, Nick Storm and Autumn Risinger all of Mattoon, Spencer Tinder and Blake Tinder, both of Arizona and Robbie Burger and Rachel Burger, both of Philipsburg; several great-grandchildren; a sister Beverly Peters of Delaware; a brother Jim Tinder and wife Linda of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Dick and Susan lived in Cumberland County for many years where he owned the Montgomery Ward Catalog and Appliance Store in Greenup and was also the owner of Tinder's Rubber Stamps and Engraving, a family business that his son Mark now owns and operates. He was a member of the Greenup United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir; a member of the Hutton Masonic Lodge #698 A.F. & A.M.; Valley of Danville Scottish Rite; the Ansar Shrine; and an honorary member of the Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. Dick's hobbies kept him busy and that suited him well. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid fisherman and a gardener. He was a skilled woodworker and was known for his wooden clocks as well as his remodeling of several homes. Dick always thought the homes in which he lived needed remodeling as well as those of his family! Dick never knew a stranger and was truly a joy to be around. He made friends easily and he could tell a story better than anyone - his sense of humor always brought a smile to others. Friday nights were reserved for going out to eat with good friends followed by a fun-filled evening of games or cards. He enjoyed being with his family and they have many fond memories of camping trips and traveling together. He was a loving husband and a supportive and devoted father and grandfather. His fun-loving spirit which touched and lifted the hearts of his family and friends will always be remembered and embraced through their many fond memories.Click here to view Dick's memorial video.
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