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Richard Western Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Richard G. Western, 63, of Champaign died Thursday, July 9,
2009, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville.
He was born Jan. 2, 1946, in Jacksonville, the son of Amos and Frances Moxon Western.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Western of Jacksonville; his sister, Janet Western of Jacksonville; and several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Western, and two brothers, Steve Western and Kent Western.
Mr. Western was a 1964 graduate of Jacksonville High School
and received his degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1968. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Mr. Western was employed in the insurance business before becoming a computer consultant. He served as the house adviser for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at the University of Illinois-Champaign for over 40 years.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July
14, 2009, at Williamson Funeral Home, Jacksonville, with burial at Asbury Cemetery.
Family will meet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at the University of Illinois-Champaign. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Chris Ryan
July 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Rich's contributions to the undergraduate Pike Chapter over the past 40+ years have been truly remarkable. He will be greatly missed.
sue brown
July 11, 2009
Janet,
Sending deepest condolences to you and your family.
Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers.
Connie Birdsell Brown
July 10, 2009
Janet and Family,
Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your brotther. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Marlow
Dick Wake
July 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rich was an influential and tireless force in helping the Pike Chapter for several decades. He will be greatly missed by all.
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