Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Nov 15, 1959 - Sep 1, 2017
Jenny,
Prayers for you and the girls through these times. Memories... hang on to every one you have..use your family and friends as much as you can ...you are not alone during these tough times. May God Bless you!!! So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy loved and admired by many!
Randy Jones
September 06, 2017 | Palm City, FL
I knew Rick in high school but got to know him better later in life. I would see him on some jobs we were at and he and i would talk about everything and almost forget about working. He really loved his family and friends he will be missed
Darryl& Terry Trigg
September 05, 2017 | Charleston, IL
Jennifer, Taylor, and Jordyn,
We are so very sorry to hear about Rick. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jon, Kendra, & Hayden Cole
September 05, 2017 | Charleston, IL
Jennifer, We are very sorry to hear about Rick. We never had the opportunity to meet you or your girls but in high school Rick and Ernie were very close friends. We spent many hours "hanging out". Please know that we are praying for you and the girls.
Ernie & Julie Garner
September 05, 2017 | Loranger, LA
Jennifer Jordyn and Taylor I am so sorry for your loss. You all shared such wonderful memories in life. Rick loved you all so much and that showed every time you came in . If you need anything you know where I am Please continue to come see me I care about all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Tammy
September 05, 2017 | Mattoon
We are so so sorry for your loss. He was the best. He so loved his family and traveling with all of you. Our prayers are with you and Taylor and Jordyn.
Bill & Carol Strode
September 05, 2017 | Charleston, IL
Sending our sincere condolences to the family. Mike & Karen South
September 04, 2017
So sorry to hear about Rick. Will keep you all in our prayers.
Your neighbors, 1st house on 420N,
Linda & Clarence Miller
September 04, 2017 | Charleston, IL
John W. Wilson
September 04, 2017 | Lafayette, IN
CHARLESTON, IL – Rick G. Veach, age 57 of rural Charleston, died suddenly on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services, honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Tim Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Jennifer Veach to be used for Taylor and Jordyn’s education, or to a charity of the donor’s preference. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service, or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Ricky Glenn Veach was born November 15, 1959, in Charleston, a son of Larry and Karen Veach. He married his best friend and partner in life, Jennifer Kapraun on April 24, 1999 in Minonk, Illinois. He is survived by Jennifer, his loving wife of 18 years; two daughters whom he adored, Taylor Veach and Jordyn Veach; his uncle and aunt, Jack and Sue Veach of Charleston; and a cousin, Alex Veach of Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, a son, Christopher Veach; and a cousin, Joe Veach.
Rick was a graduate of Charleston High School and was the self-employed owner of Consolidated Mechanicals, a successful plumbing, heating and air-conditioning business. Rick worked hard in order to provide for his family and considered his customers to be friends and treated them as such.
Rick was never at a loss for words and his sense of humor endeared him to all. He liked to laugh and enjoyed making others laugh as well. For Rick, his family was a priority! He was a member of the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) and shared his passion for old cars and going to car shows with his daughters. Family vacations were a requirement and Rick always made them enjoyable. His love for Disney prompted a membership to the Disney Vacation Club resulting in many trips to the Magic Kingdom and Disney Theme Parks as well as several memorable cruises.
All will remember Rick’s signature smile - that might be described as just a little bit goofy. Friends will remember and appreciate his friendship and simple approach to life. Strangers will be grateful for his organ and tissue donation that will enhance their lives. Jennifer, Taylor and Jordyn will forever treasure and hold dear their many memories of this wonderful husband and father who loved them dearly.
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