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ANTHONY RICH Obituary

Anthony J. Rich of Sugar Grove Anthony J. Rich, 95, passed away on Dec. 12, 2012, at his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1916, in DePue, IL. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 8S055 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Interment will be at Valley Memorial in Spring Valley, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church. A complete obituary will be in tomorrow's edition. Arrangements are being handled by The Healy Chapel, 370 Division Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. For further information, please call 630-466-1330 or visit www.healychapel.com to leave an online condolence.

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Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 13, 2012.

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Sponsored by His Grandson, Jim Rich.

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Rachel W

August 23, 2025

Anthony, I see you in the heavens. Your grandsons are not doing very well. May you pray for them.

Paul Schmied

December 23, 2024

I worked for Mr Rich in the mid-1970s and thought that he was a fair man with high standards. If he hadn't tried to retire soon after started, I believe that I might have stayed with his company longer than I did. What I learned there helped me to make several career changes and eventually find work that I was truly good at and enjoyed doing..
I wish that I had heard of his passing sooner so that I could have expressed my sympathy in a timely manner.

Keith K

February 11, 2013

I worked for Rich Inc in the mid 80's. Very sorry to hear of Mr. Rich's passing

January 9, 2013

my sympathy to the rich family. thank you for being in my life and showing this family the right path to take at difficult times. you will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.
sue, augie and the boys

EVERETT/LOIS KUHN/NELSON

January 2, 2013

JUST LEARNED OF TONY'S PASSING. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JERRY, BETTY & JIM. OUR BUSINESS/FRIEND RELATIONSHIP LASTED ALMOST A LIFETIME - 50 YEARS. OUR EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN A CONTINUAL PART OF MY CONVERSATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS AND WILL REMAIN SO. HOW PROUD TONY WANTED MY CORD #2 FOR THE MUSEUM - A REAL COMFORT FOR ME TO KNOW THE CAR IS THERE AND IS BEING WELL CARED FOR.

Kevin and Paloma O'Riley

December 23, 2012

Dear Jerry, Betty and family -
We were so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We'll miss many things about him, especially discussing books. He was wonderful to us and our family. I'm sure he's sharing a drink and a joke with John and Pat right now. Our deepest sympathies to you all. We'll hold Tony, and you, in our hearts.

Tom Novak

December 22, 2012

Jerry,
It is with deep sympathy that I extend my condolences to you and your family.
I met your father through business as a young man contracting to Rich, Inc. He has been my business role model through all my years in business. His character has influenced many lives over his lifetime.
I will never forget him.

Jim Brown, Jr.

December 20, 2012

To Jerry, Betty, Jim & Family - It's with deep sympathy and prayers, we extend our condolences. May the thoughts of family and friends, and the special memories of Mr. A.J. help to comfort each of you at this most difficult time? We pray you will continue to "Trust in the Lord with all your hearts, and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path". God is love!

Jerry, Sharon & family Guisti

December 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Rich family.
Uncle Tony you are in heaven now with Katie, Annie and my mother Mary and my father Geno.

Bob and Patti Toner

December 17, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Rich family. We will miss you Tony. Suppers in Florida will not be the same.He is in heaven with Joe and Lil and my Dad jim

James Petersen

December 17, 2012

My condolences to Janice and the entire Rich family. I remember the DePue home well and all the family. DePue has lost another wonderful son.

Jeff Scott

December 17, 2012

Although my time spent at RHF was short, I always enjoyed the opportunity to converse with you. You were a remarkable person that I was truly honored to meet. Rest in peace.

Bill Bock

December 17, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Rich family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 15, 2012

Grandpa Rich,

I've missed you and I'll miss you.

Your Grandson,

Jim Rich

Drew Blass

December 14, 2012

My condolences to you and your family. Mr. Rich will be missed.

Eric Lenting

December 14, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Rich family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric, Gina and Katie Lenting

Susan & Maggie Rich

December 14, 2012

Dear Grandpa,
We will never forget all of the Joy you brought to the family. You were the foundation. We will miss you.
Love Susan and Maggie Rich

John Diederich

December 13, 2012

My sympathies to Jerry, Betty, Keith, and the entire Rich family.

Jacqueline Gordon

December 13, 2012

Thank you for your friendship & support through the years. You were a true friend. I thank God for having the opportunity to have known you. May you now rest in peace & reap your many rewards for all your acts of kindness & generosity.

Lew Gordon

December 13, 2012

God bless you, A.J. You were a wonderful person.

Catherine Martin

December 13, 2012

May you be in in the loving peace and comfort of the next life with the rest of your friends and family. AJ, you will be missed greatly.

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