Richard Kochuyt Jr.

It was my great privilege and honor to know Rick during the middle late 1970s and very very early 1980s. Rick was a larger than life figure In every respect.I had great respect for him on and off the court as did everyone else. when Rick and I played each other in tennishe always beat me badly, but I always learned great things from him. Rick was a very successful person in all areas of life. He touched every heart he ever came in contact with. I always looked up to Rick. Rick will be...

To all the sibling´s of Richard , we are all thinking of you during this difficult time. Hold each up .

Todd, so sorry to hear about your brother.

I went to grade school (Sacred Heart, Moline, IL) and walked home with Rick countless times. He always was so cheerful and smiling all the time. Just in his photo!! Haven´t seen him for decades but still remember those times. Rest in Peace Rick and may God´s Blessings be with Mary, Mitchel and the entire families during this time of sorrow!

Rick, shared our families love for tennis starting in 1973. Rick taught our kids in the summer park programs. My most memorable moment was opposing him in a Mxd dbls Final. We won and he congratulated us like he won and we won. He invited to his college matches. The life story in the paper answers the ??? Of what happened to Rick. Scott, thoughts are with you. A grateful tennis friend, d

Friend since Jr High Rich was a kind person and treated people with respect and kindness RIP my friend!