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RICHARD SANDERSON Obituary
Born September 7, 1926, the son of Raymond A. and Ruth L. (Olson) Sanderson, Richard married Evelyn I. Gaeke on April 30 1955, in Oak Park.
Richard was a veteran of the US Marines and Army National Guard, having served during the Korean Conflict. Richard was a lifetime farmer for more than 50 years. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee, and member of Prime Timers, and DeKalb County Farm Bureau of which he was a board member. He enjoyed aviation, bowling, woodworking, cards, travel, and he was the neighborhood ""cookie monster.""
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; five daughters, Debra (Jack) Dale of Santee, California, Cheryl (Mike) Bentley of Abilene, Texas, Pam (Doug) Darrow of Oxford, Iowa, Diana (Dirk) Gunderson of West Chicago and Beth (Darrell) Johnson of Sycamore; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marilyn Courtney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruth Sanderson; father- and mother-in-law, Charles and Emma Gaeke; brother, Donald Sanderson and his wife Evelyn; son-in-law, Gordon Wade; brother-in-law, Tom Courtney; nephews, Kevin, David and Craig Courtney; brother-in-law, Charles Gaeke; and brother- and sister-in-law, Marvin and Arlene Gaeke.
The funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, November 19, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 19 Perry Road, Lee, with the Rev. Craig E. Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Steward, with full military honors by the DeKalb County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at noon Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Richard A. Sanderson Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Ron Jordan
November 19, 2013
Diana, I happened to be home and see that you lost your father. I'm sorry about the loss. Never will forgot the "Sanderson girls" and the chicken farms and of course the F.O.O.D. Program.
Shannon & Kate Gallagher
November 19, 2013
We are sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathies to the Sanderson family.
Steve & Eileen Brewer
November 18, 2013
Lynn,
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eileen & Steve
Chuck & Rita Johnson
November 18, 2013
Lynn & Girls: Since we heard the news of the great loss you have suffered, all of you have been very much in our hearts. True it is that you were greatly blessed through a period of many years by the loving companionship of such a fine, lovely husband and father. Will always remember how proud he was to dance with all of his daughters at Beth and Darrell's wedding.
We are sorry we will not be with you to celebrate his life on tuesday, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We feel sure that Richard is in a better place and at peace. Knowing this does certainly not serve to lessen the extent or realness of the loss you have suffered, and you do have our deepest sympathy. We will always be grateful for the privilege of having known Richard. Sincerely, Chuck & Rita Johnson.
Dolores Broadway
November 18, 2013
With sympathy and prayers to all.
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