Richard Scott

richard fitzgerald scott STERLING - Richard Fitzgerald Scott died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Community General Hospital. Richard was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Sterling, the son of the late John and Maude (Fitzgerald) Scott. He worked as a toll testman for Illinois Bell Telephone Co., for 40 years. He was a proud veteran, serving in World War II as seaman first class, U.S. Navy on the Maddox DD731 destroyer. He was a member of the American Legion for 50 years. He was a loving, gentle man who enjoyed golfing and fishing. Richard married Patricia Ann Harrison on Aug. 11, 1947, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sterling. Survivors include his wife; children, Valerie of Aurora, Debbie of Sterling, Steven (Penny) of Groveland, Martin of Sterling, Brian (Tina) of Harvard and Jeffrey (Carol) of Roscoe; grandchildren, Erin, Lindsey, Justin, Nicole, Sara, Heather, Luke, Grace and Michael; and great-grandchildren, Austen and Avery. Predeceased by his parents; and one sister. Private memorial service with family will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to St. Vincent DePaul and Self Help Enterprises. Arrangements completed by McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Falls.