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Richard Thulean Obituary
Born on June 14, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Roland H. and Agnes Thulean, Richard lived a life of
service to his community and family. After graduating from Peoria Woodruff High School in
1961 and Bradley University in 1965, he started his career as an 8th-grade math teacher at Keller Grade School. In 1972, he transitioned to a dedicated role as a State Farm Insurance Agent, a career he cherished for 48 years until his retirement in 2020.
Richard relocated to Springfield in 2020 and later to Aurora in 2024, where he enjoyed working
part-time at the Phillips Park Golf Course. His faith was central to his life, and he was an active
member of Main Baptist Church, where he dedicated his time to the Welcome Ministry.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Debra Thulean, and his surviving family: son Scott
Thulean; daughters Theresa Davis and Jennifer Horoky; son-in-law Christopher Horoky; sister
Sylvia Ropp; and his seven grandchildren: Haily Rains, Gunnar Rains, Jacub Thulean, Tyler
Thulean, and Kiley Davis. He also leaves behind his great-grandson, Sai Davis, Jr., and many
loving nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Theola Thulean, his parents, an infant
daughter, and his grandson Sai Davis.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4,2025 at 11 a.m. at Main Baptist Church, 814 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506.
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Donald Wolcott
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A very good friend and college buddy. You will be missed.
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Betty Hull
September 28, 2025
You are missed. GOD brought you to Main Baptist for a reason. Terri and her family you are in my prayers
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