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Richard Pommier Obituary
Born: September 9, 1935 in St. George, IL
Died: March 11, 2024 in Arlington, IL
Dr. Richard Louis "Dick" Pommier, 88, of Arlington, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2024.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Saturday in St. Patrick's Church in Arlington with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek OSB officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is entrusted with his funeral arrangements.
Richard was born in St. George, IL on September 9, 1935 to Leonel Joseph and Regina (Ruel) Pommier. He married Ruth Mary McDonald on June 24, 1967. He taught English and Latin at Hall High School for 15 years. He received a Master of Science in Education from Illinois State University, a Master of Arts Degree from University of Notre Dame, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Southern Illinois University.
Richard was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Arlington, a member of the Holy Name Society and a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Anna, IL. He was a reader and sang in the choir, he had a very beautiful voice.
Richard was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight. He was very active in church and community. He enjoyed painting and cooking.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Lindenmier, Jack Rooney, Paul Rooney, Bruce Smith, Tom Smith, and Scott Finders.
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Robert Estrin
March 17, 2024
Dick what's my Hall High School theater director and I must say a huge mentor that made me have theater as a career! He was not afraid to take risks and do big style Broadway shows in a high school of only 500 students! He allowed us theaters students and others to participate in wonderful performances that were way out of our reach but he encouraged us to reach for the sky and we did! The results were magnificent! He also gave us some free rein and allowed us to do sets and things in the shows that were difficult and the end result was very very high. Has a result of him I know at least five people from my class and the class behind me that became theater teachers! I wish I had said this earlier but I do believe I said it too his wife Ruth how much he impacted my life and others! I became a high school theater teacher and taught for 34 years! Thank you dick Richard for everything and may you rest in peace and look down on all your successes that you started! Sending lots of condolences to his family and Ruth! Bob Estrin
Cathy Ziegler
March 16, 2024
I knew Dick & Ruth several years ago when they lived in southern Illinois. Dick & I served on a committee together. I have thought about both of them several times over the years since they moved away. It was a great pleasure to know them. My deepest condolences to his family.
Janice Chorzempa Wagner
March 15, 2024
Meeting Mr. Pommier would be lufe changing for me. There I was some kid who loved the theatre would one day find a spot in the Musical "Funny Girl" as Fanny - directed by this wonderful man. He made the experience significant for every cast and crew member.
To Life,
Janice (Chorzempa) Wagner
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