Richard A. Zielke

Richard A. Zielke obituary, Romeoville, IL

Richard A. Zielke

Richard Zielke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services - Plainfield on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Richard A. Zielke, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid fisherman, and in his younger years he loved hunting, playing tennis and reading. Richard also enjoyed gardening and liked to watch war movies and westerns. He is survived by his devoted wife Theresa (nee Pogorzelski) Zielke; beloved children Michael (Cheryl) Zielke, Joyce (Gary) Janssen and Sue (Glen) Hoffmann; treasured grandchildren Melanie, Nicholas, Lauren (Chad), Madelyn (Carter), Joseph, Ashley and Andrew; and cherished great-grandchildren Jaxson, Vivian, Avery, Rocco, Lennox and Raelynn. He is preceded in death by his dear son Steve (Ernest Martin) Zielke and his parents Arthur and Phyllis (nee Rylko) Zielke. A memorial visitation will take place at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL 60544 on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10am-12pm with a funeral service beginning at 12pm. Services conclude at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)

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