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Richard T. Scheidt

Richard Scheidt Obituary

Richard T. Scheidt, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Retired Captain Chicago Fire Department. Beloved husband of Frances, nee Bulow, and the late Nancy J. nee Griswold Scheidt; loving father of Nancy (Lawrence) Coughlin, Gene (Diane) Egan, Thomas

(Elizabeth) Scheidt, Timothy

(Tina) Scheidt, James (Mary) Egan) Anna (Jeffery) Lippner, Susan (Mark Capt. C.F.D.) Imburgia, Bonnie Mitchell, Andrew (Susan) Scheidt and the late Richard (Norma) Scheidt; cherished grandfather of 28; proud great-grandfather of 8; dear brother of Sara (the late Jim) Hamilton, the late Pete and Regina Schied, Chuck and Jean Scheidt, Andy and Edith Scheidt, Ed and Marge Schied and Anna Mae and Ray Dertz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9:45 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Glenna Coughlin Cancer Fund, In care of Nancy Coughlin, 7112 W. 173rd Place, Tinley Park, IL 60477 would be greatly appreciated, 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Scheidt

24 Entries

Wanda D. from Ohio

December 1, 2021

Today is December 1, 2021. I came across the story of the tragic school fire at Our Lady of the Angels which occurred on this day in 1958. The archived photos I viewed broke my heart but the heroism of Captain Richard T. Scheidt, other firefighters, rescue workers, and many compassionate individuals lifted my heart. May God bless the Scheidt family and OLA survivors abundantly.

John Connell

April 14, 2009

Captain Scheidt -
I was a friend of your son Mark all through high school. Knowing Mark I saw what a role model you were for him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Herling CFD

April 10, 2009

Capt. Scheidt
Go in peace my comrade, your work on earth is done, with admiration. Your dedication to the fire service and the men you served with is an inspiration to all firefighters for generations to come.
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Go in peace.
The CFD's Herling family

Rich Hale

April 10, 2009

From Glory to Glory, Strength to Strength....
"They go from strength to strength, until each of them appears before God in Zion." Ps. 84:6

Dear Fran & Kids, God Bless you and keep you, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Dick will long be remembered and cherished. Certainly we shall see him again.

Love,
Rich Hale (Jr.) & Family
(Monique & Grant)

Tom Vrchota

April 9, 2009

Captain Scheidt allowed me to ride on Engine 45 in the mid-70's. He knew my father, Lt. Bob Vrchota(CFD). He let me work with the engine crew and on working fires. All this gave me the experiences I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. It helped me throughout my 30+ years with Addison Fire Dept. He was a respected man. He will be dearly missed.

Don Huenecke

April 8, 2009

Our prayers go out to the family and Captain Dick Scheidt in this time of grief. Captain Schiedt has made a difference on this earth. He will be remember and always in my prayers. Thank you Captain Dick Scheidt.

Eugene McSweeney

April 8, 2009

Eugene McSweeney,my father in law, was a good friend. He sends his best and that Dick was a great man, great friend and a wonderful human being. He will miss him.

Karen Davin-Madigan

April 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Rice

April 8, 2009

When I think of Uncle Dick I always see his smile and hear his laugh. I know this is a hard time for all of you. I hope your wonderful memories will get you through the tough times. Everybody loved Uncle Dick so much. We will keep all of you in our prayers to get through this tough time. God Bless,
Love, Mary (Griswold), Steve, Hayley and Paige Rice

April 8, 2009

AS MY FIRST OFFICER ON THE CFD I WILL ALWAYS REMMBER "DICK SCHEIDT" AS ONE OF THE BEST SMOKE EATERS I'VE WORKED WITH , AND A MAN WITH STRONG WILL AND SOFT HEART.
HE MADE ME A BETTER FIREFIGHTER AND PERSON BY HIS DEVOTION TO THE JOB AND HIS FAMILY.
THESE LAST FEW YEARS I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEE HIM AT THE BRIGADE BREAKFAST EACH MONTH. HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG HANDSHAKE AND HELLO.
WE WILL TRUELY MISS A LEGEND, GOD BLEES YOU FRAN.

RICH AND JOYCE DIVER CFD ENGINE 45

Penny and Dan Quinn

April 8, 2009

Fran, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your loss. Dick was always special to us and everyone he came in contact with. You should be comforted by some wonderful memories!!

Carole S. & Fam.

April 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mr. Scheidt, and your family. May you now rest in peace now, besides God. A True Hero you were, have always been, and will always be thought of and looked upon as one. You will forever live in the thoughts, hearts and prayers of so many, never to be forgotten. I lit a candle in your memory in my church, and a special mass was said. God Bless.

Lorraine King

April 8, 2009

My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family of Richard Scheidt.

Thank you Mr. Scheidt for saving the lives of so many of my classmates at the Our Lady of the Angels School fire. You will always be my hero. Rest in Peace.

Carter Family

April 8, 2009

Scheidt Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Mike Michalski

April 8, 2009

To the family, my sympathy to all on your loss. My prayers are with you. I am a survivor of the OLA school fire and was in 4th grade at the time. His efforts are not forgotten.
Mike Michalski-OLA Class of 1963

Linda Esposito Macchitelli

April 8, 2009

When I opened up the Tribune and saw this brave man’s photo I knew exactly what I was going to read.
I am a survivor of the OLA fire as well as a twin sister and older brother all attending the school on that tragic day.
My prayers are with the family. Mr. Scheidt in my eyes will always remain the bravest man on earth.
I had to sign the book to try and put closure on the traumatic memory which has been imbedded in my thoughts forever. Mr. Scheidt can now join all those brave children who will be waiting for him with open arms.
God Bless

Jerry Benigni

April 8, 2009

My sympathy to all the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Benigni CFD

Steve Jajkowski

April 8, 2009

Thank you Mr. Scheidt. God bless you. Your heroism in 1958 will never be forgotten nor will the special attention you gave to our family during those tragic days

April 8, 2009

Dear Scheidt Family
You have my sympathy on your loss, he was such a good man and I was honored to know him
Dolores "D" Rospenda
Local #2 retired secretary

Pamela Dertz

April 8, 2009

God Bless You. Always a kind man with a heart of gold. You will always be a hero to me. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL HIS LOVING FAMILY.

April 8, 2009

May God reward you for the kindess and care you shared in1958 Rest in Peace

William Distelhurst

April 8, 2009

God Bless You and Welcome You Into His Heavenly Kingdom!I know there are 20 children waiting to tell you that everything will be alright.

Barbra Scheidt- DuPlantis

April 8, 2009

May you rest in beautiful peace, Uncle Dick. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

JIM CORBETT

April 8, 2009

GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS FIREFIGHTER KINGDOM. HE NEEDS A GOOD LEADER. YOU WERE ALWAYS A HERO BOTH ON THE DEPARTMENT AND OFF. I LEARNED A LOT JUST BY LISTENING AND WATCHING YOU.

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