Richard M. Egly
1933 - 2015
Richard M. Egly
1933 - 2015
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1933
DIED
2015
Richard Egly Obituary
Born: Oct. 11, 1933
Died: June 4, 2015
Richard "Dick" M. Egly, passed away suddenly at his residence, Thursday, June 4, 2015. Age 81 years.
Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cissy A. Egly (nee Whalen); their children, Randall (Jenny) Egly of Appleton, WI, Jennifer (James) Engelman of Lexington, IL, Sheila Ferrara of Bloomington, IL, Deanna Speicher of Joliet and Donald (Suzanne) Moran of Romeoville. Twelve grandchildren, Scott (Marie Tarasik) Egly, Kurt (Claire Buchinger) Egly, Ryan (Leighton James) Engelman, Brittany (Zach Freed) Engelman, Nathaniel (Katrina Morrison) Egly, Kyle Egly, Nicolas Ferrara, Casey Ferrara, Eric (Elizabeth) Speicher, Zachary Speicher, Misty (Travis Pursell) Moran and Donald Moran. Four great-grandchildren, Caden Baca, Olivia Egly, Owen Rudek and Joseph Pursell. Four brothers, Robert (Wanda) Egly, James (Marilyn-deceased) Egly, Donald (Joan) Egly and David (Karen) Egly. His brother-in-law, Glen Schulte; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Egly. Mother of his children, Carol Bowman. Special cousin, Michael (Peggy) Weder; their family; his dear friends, Jon and Louise Dames; and former son-in-law, Michael Ferrara. Also numerous nieces and nephews survive.
Preceded in death by his parents, John Raymond and Myrtle Mae Egly; his three brothers, J.W. "Billy" Egly, John Raymond Egly, Jr., Thomas Egly; and his sister, Mariana Schulte.
Richard was born in Joliet on October 11, 1933. He attended Joliet Public Schools. Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Richard was a member of 1st Assembly of God Church and loved to spend time with his family. He retired from the E.J. & E. Railroad in 1988 after 38 years as a conductor and brakeman. After his retirement, golf became his "full time" job. He was extremely proud of his 3 holes-in-one. He was also a skilled carpenter and built many family homes in his spare time.
Richard loved the Lord with all his heart~~always asking "What would Jesus do?" in all matters of his life. His love of family was first and foremost to him.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Terry Wilson officiating. Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Memorial to Morning Star Mission or 1st Assembly of God Church will be appreciated.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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June 10, 2015
I always enjoyed working with Dick, he was a good R.R. Man. Tom was fun to work with too.
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Dawn McCauley
June 8, 2015
1 Corinthians 15:52-57 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death has been swallowed up in victory.
Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?
Cissy, I'm so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Love, Dawn McCauley
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