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Charles Richards Obituary
Born: May 31, 1932 in Streator, IL
Died: April 18, 2024 in Streator, IL
Charles A. Richards Jr., 91 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (April 18, 2024) at his home.
A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Marshall, Jonathan, Mark, and Jack Richards Jr., Phillip, Victor, and Jesse Scudder.
Charles was born on May 31, 1932, in Streator to Charles A. and Verona (King) Richards. He married Phyllis Wieben on July 30, 1960. She preceded him in death on September 18, 2022.
Also surviving are children; Jeffrey (Julie) Richards, Brian (Jeanne) Richards, Linda (Tim) Marshall and Craig (Jodi) Richards all of Streator, grandchildren; Angela (Jason) Luecke, Gretchen (Keith Missel)Turner, Andrew (Kelsie Allen) Marshall, Jonathan (Teresa Shope) Richards, and Annie (Douglas) Noe, great-grandchildren, Charlie, Ashton, Dominic, Quinn, James and Barrett, brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Terry Richards of Streator, niece Mindy Thies, nephews Phillip, Victor and Jesse Scudder, Mark and Jack Richards Jr and his beloved dog Gracie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, sister and brother-in-law Veretta and Ron Janke.
Charles attended Mackey grade school and graduated from Streator high School in 1950. He served in the US Army as a MP. He was the owner and operator of Richards Kennell for 46 years and a farmer. Charles was a 2-time Golden Glove Champion and a small engine pilot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Ridge Fire Department or Pet Project.
Grand Ridge Funeral Home
125 Sylvan Ave.
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
815-249-6813
www.winterrowdfh.com
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JoAnne Arwood
June 2, 2024
We met Mr. Richards and his lovely wife over 30 years ago through their Kennel business. They were very kind to us throughout the years. We enjoyed great conversations and stories whenever we were dropping off our dogs.
We will miss them both!
Our deepest condolences,
The Tim Arwood family
David Tkach
April 23, 2024
JC, Linda, Brian and Craig sorry for the loss of your Dad, I hope he passed on a lot of his qualities in life for you and your families. God Bless
Dave and Chris Tkach
Marty Theobald
April 20, 2024
Charlie was an amazing guy. He always had time to give me pointers on boxing and to joke around. I know he will be very missed. Praying for the repose of his soul and peace for Jeff, Brian, Craig, and Linda and the rest of his family.
Victor Scudder
April 19, 2024
What a great man my uncle was A wonderful role model for our family I will miss our weekly phone conversations so much I´m so happy we got to share so many memories together the last few years
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