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Joel Rich Obituary
Joel Rich, 84, of Hartselle AL, formerly of Roselle and Chicago's Hollywood Park and West Rogers Park neighborhoods. Doting husband to the late Jackie Meyer. Adored father of Lori (Tom) Mulcahy, Darren (Debbie) Rich and Brandon (Linda Pettinger) Rich. Adored grandfather of Alex, Caitlyn, Riley, T.J, Jake, Jack, Nathan, Madison and great grandfather of Kaylee, Camden and Veronica. Dear brother of the late Arthur and Violet. Former proprietor of DCDS in Hartselle AL. Services private.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options in Schiller Park, Illinois.
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