Richard "Rich" Jacob Rybka, was the husband of his "one and only love" Carole "Pinky" Rybka, father of Dawn (Michael) Stephan and Sharyl (Brad) Muska. He was known as "Ja Ja" to his three grandchildren: Richard (Kate), Ashley, and Justin Stephan, as well as to his three great grandchildren: Jacob, Lucas, and Maxwell Stephan.
Rich was a Chicago native from the Back of the Yards neighborhood, and spent many years in Burbank, IL with Carole before moving to
Orland Park, IL in 2004 when he retired from Nabisco.
He enjoyed watching Chicago baseball (the Cubs AND the Sox), fishing, sitting outside listening to the radio, and was always up for some "good eats."
Rich was the true patriarch of his family, and a great friend to so many. He will be missed every day. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, Crown Point, IN entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com