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Richard Sumption Obituary
ST. JOSEPH - Richard Lintner Sumption, 77, of St. Joseph passed away at 3:21 p.m. Sunday (May 14, 2023) at Farmer City Rehabilitation & Health Care, Farmer City.
He was born on May 1 ,1945, in St. Louis, the son of Merle R. and Lois (Lintner) Sumption.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Engman.
In 1947, the family moved to St. Joseph, where he resided the rest of his life. Mr. Sumption attended St. Joseph schools and then graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1967 and graduated with a master's degree from Indiana State University in 1969.
He worked 32 years at the University of Illinois Illini Union Accounting Office, retiring in 2003.
Surviving are a nephew, Paul (Kelly) Engman of Wooster, Ohio; two great-nephews, Joel (Emily) Engman and Joshua Engman; and several cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, on Monday, May 22.
Online condolences may be left at freesefh.com.
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Marriott Family
May 20, 2023
My family has lived across the street from Mr. Sumption for over 40 years. He watched my children and my grand children grow up, all the while demonstrating what it means to be a good neighbor. When we emerged from winter each spring there were pleasant chats on the corner. He always kept up on the mowing and raking. We would pop over and put his grass clippings to use for pet bedding. I will always remember those everyday encounters, they are what make a neighborhood a good place to live. We all feel honored to have known him. His calm steady presence and warm smile will certainly be missed.
Susan Maul
May 17, 2023
Dick was a by the book person and a man of tremendous integrity. I could depend on him for a straightforward, unfiltered response on any question. He was such an important part of my life at the Illini Union and now with his passing I feel a great emptiness in my heart.
Judy Harriss
May 16, 2023
I am so saddened to learn of Richard's passing. I worked with him at the Illini Union. He was a very kind man with a quiet sense of humor and a remarkable memory. I appreciated him and have thought of him often. Prayers to his family.
Tony Courier
May 16, 2023
I worked with Dick for a number of years at the Illini Union and was pleased to meet with him again at a monthly lunch group of Union retirees after I moved back to Urbana. He had the best memory of anyone I've ever known. He will be missed.
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