Richard Anderson

Richard Elsworth Anderson, age 82, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2017. He is survived by his sister Frances (Fritz) Finger and his brother Clayton (Bette) Anderson, both of Moorhead, MN and long time friend, Clifford Rehberg of Evanston. He was preceded by his partner Clarence (Ray) Reyberg; siblings Virginia Clemenson and William Anderson. Richard retired in 2000 from an executive position with SanteFe RR and Midwest Terminal Service, Inc. in Chicago. He served as Corporate Treasurer and Intermodal Services for SFRR. He was a Chicago South Suburban Transit Authority Trustee and Treasurer for Main Transit System under Metra. Richard was a Trustee for the town of Peotone for 10 years and served 1 term as Mayor from 1978 to 1983. A lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose; active member of the American Legion in Matteson; Elder, former trustee and Clerk of Session at Burbank Manor Presbyterian Church; Richard was a veteran of the Army Reserves and served from 1957-1965. Richard and Ray formed Dick and Ray's Restaurant which opened in the early 90's in Midlothian, IL. During his 17 years as volunteer at Ingalls Memorial Hospital he was President of The Auxiliary Board; member of the Board of Directors and served on the Ethics Committee. Visitation Wednesday, January 18th from 3 p.m.until 8 p.m. Funeral service at 5 p.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park. Inurnment will be private at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Memorial donations may be made to the Burbank Manor Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Fund, 7950 S. Central, Burbank, IL 60459 or the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, Il 60477 For info or to sign the guestbook (708) 444-2266 or heartlandmemorial.com.