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He was born March 12, 1947, in Chicago, to the now late George and Delores (Krellie) Gray. Raised in Grayslake, he was an altar boy and parishioner at St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an electrician and a member of I.B.E.W. Local 134 for more than 40 years. He was involved in the Wednesday night A.A. group in Father Berger Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake for 27 years, affectionately known as "The Candyman."
He was the loving father of Yvonne (Robert) DeBartolo, Peggy (Kevin) Sanneman, Frank Deates, Michele (Mark) Freund, Traci Gray and Richard (Michelle) Gray; dear "Opa" of Michael, Heather and April Flohr, Kevin Jr., Shannon, Kristal and KaSandra Sanneman, Derek, Billy, Frankie, Timothy and Jonathan Deates, Matthew and Mykell Freund, Emily Gray, Nikolaus Altman, Mallory Koch, Henry and Madison Berrard, and another grandchild very soon; great-grandfather of Anslee, Alyssa, Jenna, Caleb and Braeden; and dear brother of Georgia Gray.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene Gray; a daughter, Lisa Marie Koch; and his brothers, Robert, Michael, Wayne and Thomas Gray.
Friends of the family may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for presentation to local A.A. groups.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
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June 3, 2011
Dick, It is an honor and privilege to have been a part of your life . Your friendship was heaven sent . You were our Angel on earth ,now you are very special Angel in heaven . Your heart was truly of gold . Till we we meet again our friend ! WE LOVE YOU FOREVER ! Thank you for your loving friendship !!! Charlene Miller and Rich Grote ( Buckeye, Az. )
margie butler
June 2, 2011
Very sorry your gone, you will be dearly missed
The Freund Family
May 26, 2011
Hard to believe your gone...but still remain in our hearts...Miss you Opa!!
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