Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Richard L. Niequist
Richard L. Niequist
Obituary
Guest Book
Richard Niequist Obituary
Died: Sept. 19, 2006; in Elgin
He was a chiropractor in Algonquin for 56 years
ALGONQUIN - Dr. Richard L. Niequist, 79, of Algonquin, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
He was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Chicago.
He was a chiropractor in Algonquin for 56 years.
He was a member of Prairie State Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractic Association and the Christian Chiropractic Association.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was a Cubs and Bears fan, and enjoyed fishing and golf. He was a licensed pilot.
Survivors include his wife, Faye (Nelson); four children, Dan (Diane) Niequist, Dave (Laura) Niequist, Dennis (Carol) Niequist and Debi (Randy) Waterman; five stepchildren, Steve (Becky) Nelson and Tim Nelson; his grandchildren, Aaron (Shauna) Niequist, Amy (Austin) Fannin, Emily Niequist, Eric Niequist, Joshua Niequist, Jeremy Niequist, Jared Niequist, Ali Waterman, Ben Waterman, James Waterman, Jake Waterman and Natalie Waterman; and three stepgrandchildren, Karl Nelson, Britta Nelson and Erik Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorelise Niequist.
The visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Algonquin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Chiropractic Association, 2550 Stover, Suite B102, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
For information, call the funeral home at (847) 458-1700.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Richard Niequist's name
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Niequist's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
