Richard-Skinner-Obituary

Richard Lee Skinner

Montgomery, Illinois

1950 - 2025 (Age 74)

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Richard Lee Skinner Born: December 8, 1950 Died: July 19, 2025 Richard Lee Skinner (Rick) 74, of Montgomery, IL passed away on July 19, 2025. Rick was born on December 8, 1950 in Joliet, IL, to Richard W. Skinner and Dorothy L. Skinner, nee Swanson. He grew up in Crest Hill and graduated from...

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When Rick first showed at a party at my parent's house in Hampton Park (pre-Romeoville), and he had a full kit, with cymbals, we knew he was our drummer. Really glad to have known and played with Rick. Great person, excellent player. We're all better having known you. God bless, my friend.

I've played with Rick in different bands for over 20 years. Always smiling at practice and on the jobs. Thinking of him and the good memories very often.

Rest in peace my dear friend. Glad we spoke on the phone last year. It was a honor having you in my band, Lord Ashley. Bill Polyak

My deepest sympathy to Dawn, Nancy, Rick's children and grandchildren and family. In their late teens, my Mom and Dorothy (Rick, Dawn, Mark and Nancy's Mom) were great friends and remained friends their entire life. I have known Dawn, Rick, Mark and Nancy my whole life! We use to have great family visits when we were younger. The picture I posted was taken in Ohio in the late 1950's and Rick is the cute boy on the right. My heart is with all of you in your time of sorrow. I hope you can find...