Richard W. Zander

Bob and I just heard of Dicks passing and want to extend our deepest condolences to Kathy and his family. He will always be remembered very fondly by us years of doing business together and enjoying his vegetables. RIP Dick you will definitely be missed ❤

I have thought of Mr.Zander for many years. I was privileged to have him as my 6th grade teacher at Barbour Elementary School back in the 60's. I was new to the school and he made me feel very welcome and not so alone. My best friend Debbie and I surely gave him a run for his money. I think secretly we were his favorites. Later in life I introduced him to my two boys and he was very kind to them. I will never forget Mr. Zander.
Cindi Nystrom (Knell)

Zanders Farm WAS south Rockford and Richard was just the best. My father's family has been on Cunningham Street since the early 1900s and we still live there. The Zander farm was part and parcel of the fabric of south Rockford. We always shopped there and were so glad that they were there on Montague all these years. Richard was a wealth of information and we would talk about plants and gardening, since I am a biologist. He was always truly gracious and one of a kind. I wouldn't have...

From the family of Felipe and Cuca Velasquez who lived on Morgan St. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Our dad Felipe worked multiple years with Dick on the farm and at the produce stand on Montague St. and considered Dick a very good friend and boss who was a very hard working compassionate man with a heart of Gold . Our Dad so loved working on the farm with Dick and I truly believe they are again farming together the fields in heaven. Although he will dearly be missed by all...

Kathy, our hearts are with you! Margaret, Carol, Jen and Bethany in Barrington. What a wonderful man!

My condolences, very knowledgeable and kind, always helpful, and willing to share information. He will be missed.

Dick is a local treasure. He wanted all of us to eat well and provided the wonderful vegetables and plants that added to our life in Rockford. His warmth and kindness were an extra bonus to his produce. Our farmers markets will not be the same. My deep sympathy to Kathy. Liz Dickinson

Simply put, he was such a nice guy. I so enjoyed talking with him while buying flowers, vegetables and plants over the years. RIP Mr. Zander