Richard J. Morava

If you didn't know Dick, you should know how his kindness, his smiles and his cheerful personality was something special! People like that you never forget . I know I will miss him and his presence at the Illinois Norsk Rosemaler's Association events very much.

What a loss! Dick was always cheerful and a happy addition to our community at INRA. I always looked forward to seeing Pat and Dick at our functions, especially Swedish Days. This year will be sad not seeing his face and hearing his voice. Nadine Buck

We first met Dick and Pat at their house when our daughter was a young girl. The trees were dropping cotton all over their front yard. And once inside their house they had pictures of deer that they had seen outside on their lawn. Pat was baking cookies in a holiday dress and when we asked where Dick was . Oh he is downstairs in his workshop making wooden projects. Well to Cathy and I, none of this meant much to us but, to our daughter she truly thought we were at Santa and Mrs Claus's...

I only knew Dick a short time, but he treated me like a life-long friend. He will be missed.

Pat, how fondly I recall the warmth and friendship you offered during my time as interim at First Pres in Woodstock, and Dick's delight in being the session curmudgeon. Love and light during this time of loss, Mary Harris

Pat, So sorry to receive this news. My family share your loss.
Al Alcorn
Richmond Va

Dick was a wonderful friend and helper to all the rosemalers of INRA. He was always a cheerful presence with a ready smile or joke. Bless him. My thoughts are with Pat and her family.