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Richard GALLAGHER Obituary

GALLAGHER, Richard D. "Rick" 70, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Gallagher; wife, Barbara; and sisters, Vanessa Gallagher and Fran (Richard) Ambrosen. Rick is survived by his wife, Sue, and her daughters, Terri Thomas and Tammi (Rob) Hively, and their families; his deceased wife Barb's sons, Harley (Sharon) Dixon and Loren (Diana) Ware, and daughter, Brenda (George) Wiant, and their families; siblings, Bonnie Gallagher, Chuck (Barb) Gallagher, Sandy Vertrees, Lavina Church, Hazel (Stoney) Stonerock, Mick (Mary) O'Brien, Tammy Minerd, Gene (Diane) Hill, and their families. A proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Rick returned to Springfield where he retired from the City of Springfield's Water and Sewer Department. "Daddy Rick" and Sue operated Legends Karaoke, which fulfilled his lifelong love of music. To honor Rick's request, a "Farewell Party" gathering will be held at JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 1002 E. High St., Springfield from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Inurnment of his cremains will be held at a later date in Ferncliff Cemetery at the family's convenience.

Published by Springfield News Sun on Jan. 21, 2018.
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Never Knew you but wish I had, Cousins and families grow apart theirs so many of us. R.I.P. May your family be comforted by the hand of God and knowlegde that you're in a much better place and will see you again. Sending Love and Hugs froma distant Cousin. Cara

June 19, 2018

I decided to light "daddy"rick a candle he can carry as he sings is ways to heaven I can hear his beautiful voice from here,you have love coming from up north to you miss sue, I miss you.

Teresa Anderson

January 23, 2018

I am so sorry sue we lost a very good hearted man on the day god decided he needed one, I have thought of you two a lot lately.

Teresa Anderson

January 23, 2018

MISS. SUE, I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I MISSED YOU AT YOUR HOME. I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT FOREVER I WILL REMEMBER (HALLOWEEN) AND LITTLE WILLIE NELSON. RICK WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I AM SORRY I CAN'T ATTEND, I HAVE A APPOINTMENT HERE AT WORK. I WILL REACH YOU IN A FEW DAYS. TRULY THE NEIGHBORHOOD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. SURE WAS A FISTY FELLER.

RUBY STROBL

January 23, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy really enjoyed working with him. And seeing him at family gatherings

Bill Green

January 23, 2018

My fondest memories of Rick were when he and Sue had their Karaoke business. He had a beautiful voice and could sound just like Willie Nelson. When they were playing, he would at some point in the evening, put on his "cowboy" outfit complete with hat and Willie's famous braids. Then blow us away with a song. He's singing with the angels. God rest his soul.

Peggy Hagler

January 21, 2018

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