Richard-Dust-Obituary

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Richard Patrick Dust

Aug 9, 1944 - Oct 1, 2025

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I want to offer my sincere condolences to the entire Dust family. Rich was truly a wonderful person. It was always good to have conversations with him. He was genuine,no pretense,honesty. Always true to the Eastside. It was an honor to call him a friend. Thank you Rich for being who you are. R. I. P.

Our prayers and condolences go out to the Dust Family. Rest in peace our Mendel brother. Going to miss you at our monthly breakfasts.

I met Dick in November of ‘82 working at Clark Oil. To say Dick stood out from the crowd is an understatement. I spent many years working with him right up to his retirement. Although we worked Refining Operations, Dicks heart was in the steel mills and he told so many stories, many over and over, but I always enjoyed the passion Dick had and his characters like Big Mike and so many others.
He was a character that brought joy to our work day with his easy going, lighthearted demeanor and...

Rich was always a welcome addition to our Mendel breakfasts.
Great Guy

Obituary

Richard's Obituary

Richard P. "Dick" Dust age 81 of Thornton, departed peacefully in his sleep at the Manteno VA Home, October 1. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Joyce (nee Kuhel), his children Richie (Sandy), Debbie (Dr. Michael Jones) and Chris (Michelle), a brother Fred (Joan), grandchildren...

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