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Richard Crain Obituary
EDELSTEIN - Richard R. Crain, age 60, of Edelstein passed away at UnityPoint Health-Proctor on Thursday, February 16, 2017.
He was born in Peoria on February 20, 1956, to Maurice Ralph and Helen Louise (McIntyre) Crain. He married Marilyn K. (Larash) Crain on September 2, 2005.
Richard is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Edelstein; mother, Helen Crain of Peoria; stepsons, Brian Donovan of Edelstein and Andrew Doty of St. Louis; sister, Ellen (Mark) Balagna of Trivoli; nephews, Austin Davies of Peoria and Chase (Amber) Davies of Norfolk, VA; two aunts; two uncles; dozens of cousins; and his beloved dogs, Cooper and Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He was a Quality Control Engineer at Caterpillar, where he worked for 22 years, retiring in 2015. Richard served in the Navy from 1980 to 1984 and was a member of the Masons Grand Lodge of Colorado A.F.&A.M. St. Vrain Lodge #23, the Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association, and the USS McCandless Association.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Debolt will officiate. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any animal shelter or veterans charity of the donor's choice.
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connie smith
February 20, 2017
Richard had just finished CDL training at ICC. The instructors, fellow students and I are all saddened by Richard's passing. We all really liked and respected Richard in the short time we knew him. He was an intelligent and caring soul. Connie Smith
Ron Stalter
February 20, 2017
My condolences to the family. Richard and I worked together at Gil's while in high school. I remember him as intelligent and hard working. Wishing comfort for the family during this difficult time.
Mark Gauf
February 19, 2017
Sorry to hear of Richard's passing. We were Scout leaders together in Troop 21, Peoria Heights.
February 19, 2017
My sympathy to the family. As Jesus looked to the Heavenly Father for strength and power in his time of sorrow,may you do the same. John 11:39-44
Roger Wheeler
February 18, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. We worked together at CAT Logistics and Global IT. He was a veteran and a friend. I will miss seeing him at Kroger on occasion.
Ken Hodges
February 18, 2017
Richard you surely will be missed Brother. I'll see you in Heaven one day.
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Weber-Hurd Funeral Home1107 North Fourth Street #1505, Chillicothe, IL 61523
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20
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Weber-Hurd Funeral Home1107 North Fourth Street #1505, Chillicothe, IL 61523
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