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Richard West Obituary
February 16, 1938 - June 3, 2025
Richard West, Bloomington, formerly LeRoy, died June 3, 2025. Visitation will be at LeRoy Christian Church on June 7th, from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a service by Pastor Jeff Mayfield officiating.
Dick was born February 16, 1938, in Arrowsmith, son of Robert and Carabel Hendren West. He married Marcia Weber on June 8, 1958. She survives and four daughters, Deborah (Dale) Gegg, Webster Groves, Mo., Rebecca (Ted) Sullivan, Pontiac, Jennifer (Brian) Bland, Las Vegas, Nev. and Amy (Todd) Block, Magnolia Texas; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary West. He preceded in death by sister, Donnabel West; and two brothers, Ted and Mike West.
Dick was a 1956 graduate of Leroy High School. He managed Prairie Central Grain, Chenoa, for 30 years, retiring in 1998, a member of LeRoy Christian Church, avid bicyclist and golfer, a member of LeRoy Country Club and McLean County senior Golf Association.
The family requests no flowers but would appreciate memorials to Lifesong for Orphans, VOH Guatemala, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744, Goodness Gracious Ministries, 305 Ridge Rd., Boulder City, NV 89005 or LeRoy Christian Church.
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Roy Perez
June 7, 2025
So sorry our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.my dad work with Richard for about 13 years he was a good man
Susan Schlipf
June 7, 2025
My sincere sympaties to Marcia and the girls. He was always pleasant and engaging when I encountered him at Westminster.
Judy kirby
June 6, 2025
My sympathy to Marcia and his family. He was a wonderful man. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
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