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Richard Brecklin Obituary
PEORIA - Richard "Dick" L. Brecklin, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in Peoria.
Dick was born on February 10, 1926, in Fremont, NE, to Otto and Mayme Brecklin. He married Rita J. Caldwell on July 2, 1960, at The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2011.
Surviving are one son, Richard (Phyllis) Brecklin of Dunlap; three daughters, Angela (Thomas) Spears of Peoria, Mary (Rick) Stone of Peoria and Karen (Jay) Wirts of Indianapolis, IN; ten grandchildren, Richard (Lauren) Brecklin, David (Michelle) Brecklin, Katherine (Daniel O'Brien) Spears, Margaret Spears, Natalie Stone, Eric Stone, Brian Stone, Ellie Wirts, Ann Wirts and Christopher Wirts; and four great-grandchildren, Henley, Quinn, Grady and Reece Brecklin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.
Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon returning to the states, he continued his career at Caterpillar, Inc. He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church and its Men's Club, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus.
A private family Mass will be held and burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Run, 4722 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria IL 61614; or Sophia's Kitchen, 103 S. Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL 61605.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging on to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Mary Caldwell Stephenson
December 28, 2020
Dear Rich, Angie, Mary and Karen, we are so so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your entire family. Mary Caldwell Stephenson & Mark Stephenson
USN Veteran
December 28, 2020
mike and Beth Flores
December 28, 2020
I would like to give our love and prayers to the Brecklin family . I know the loss of a father is great . We hope Angie and her family get comfort in knowing that he is heaven watching over them.
Sue Austin
December 27, 2020
To All Uncle Dick's Family, I will miss him a lot. I haven't been able to go out to see him since Covid. The last time was his Birthday in Feb. I called him to check on him at times, he never said he was sick. He was a wonderful uncle. I played Bingo with him at Liberty Village, he would watch his card and mine. It was fun. I loved him a lot. Suzie Wyss Austin
Peggie Sanders
December 27, 2020
Angie and Mary and family - extending our sympathy. Praying for all of you.
Sincerely, Peggie and Mark Sanders
Richard Gilmore
December 27, 2020
I met Richard at Liberty Village where my mother used to live. Richard was the friendliest person in the complex. He sat in the front foyer area a lot and would say hello to everyone. He was very kind to my mother. My condolences to his entire family and please know he was thought of as a prince of a guy.
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