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Richard Isaacson Obituary
EDWARDS - Richard D. Isaacson Jr., 58, of Edwards, Ill., passed away at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Provena-Convenant Hospital in Urbana, Ill.
He was born June 22, 1948, in Peoria, Ill., son of Richard D. Sr. and Bettylee McCoy Isaacson. He married Lynn Davis on Dec. 4, 1971, in Peoria, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Stacey (Tom Elia) Isaacson of New York, N.Y.; his son, Brian Isaacson of Chicago, Ill.; his two sisters, Victoria (Terry) Gualandi of Peoria, Ill., and Jean Marie (Dennis) Thomas of Edwards, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard was a teacher and coach at Peoria High School, District 150 for 30 years. He was a member of the Peoria Football Coaches Association, the Illinois Football Coaches Association, Peoria Federation of Teachers, the Illinois Teachers Association, Elks Lodge 20 in Peoria, and the Knights of Columbus in Peoria.
Richard was a state baseball champion in 1965 at Manual High School and was on Bradley University's last football team, 1970 to 1971.
Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria, Ill. Visitation will be three hours prior to services at the chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made tot he American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Isaacson
Melissa (Eman) Collins
November 16, 2006
I had Coach as my AP History teacher. I loved that class and have the best memories from there. Coach will truely be missed!
Aaron Wade
November 14, 2006
I would like to extend my condolances to Dick's family. Dick and I played football and baseball together, amongst other things, at Peoria Manual High School 1963-1966. Dick was a very good friend all of the years we spent together. May God Bless and keep you all.
Aaron J. Wade (Frederick, Maryland)
Elizabeth (Putman) Voss
November 13, 2006
I just found out that Coach Ike passed away last week. I had him for AP History in 2000-01, and I have very fond memories of that class. Coach was a great man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Samantha Shirk
November 13, 2006
Coach Ike was a great teacher and I'll always remember my AP History classes with him. He had a completely different way of teaching and I remember how much I enjoyed him and his class. My prayers are with his family. Cheers to a great teacher, coach, and man.
I attended PHS 99-03.
Holly (Herold) Jordan
November 12, 2006
I had Mr. Issacson for AP History during my junior year at PHS, in 2000-2001. I have fond memories of the class and of Ike.
My prayers go out to your family.
Jennifer Graves
November 10, 2006
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Isaacson. Although I never had him for a teacher at Central, I went to grade school and high school with his daughter. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Eileen Bergquist
November 10, 2006
Dear Isaacson Family:
We are sending our sympathy to each of you at this time. It is hard to believe someone so active can really be gone.
His mother is a cousin of mine and I use to watch Dick grow up in those long ago years as a mere child. He was so cute with his two dear little sisters.
Cousin Eileen(Bleichner) and Howard Bergquist
Jason Welch
November 9, 2006
Coach Ike was a great man. he had a great influence on how i lived my life. i played for coach from 98-02. those times were very hard fo me, he went out of his way to help mentor me on and off the field, but mostly off it. My regret is that i never told him after all this time, but im sure he knew or knows now. i am very sorry for his loss. I too loved coach Richard Isaacson.
Kristen Krofchik
November 9, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Isaacson was a great man and a great teacher. He was very passionate about his job and his students. He made class interesting and fun. I'll never forget those classic Coach Ike stories, just thinking about them makes me smile. Mr. Isaccson will be greatly missed, but he will always be in our hearts and memories.
Matt Carver
November 9, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about IKE. He was a good man and coach. My prayers are with you and your family. May God watch over his soul
Tom & Libby Hibser
November 9, 2006
Lynn and Family, So sorry to hear about Dick. Tom and I will always remember the fun times we had with Dick at Manual. Our Thoughts are with you.
Tracey N. Evans
November 9, 2006
I attended Peoria High School & I graduated in the year 2000. I remember Mr. Isaacson as the teacher who just wanted to make you feel important & that made learning fun! My condolences go out to his family. May God Bless You & give you strength.
Cindy Larson-Whitby
November 9, 2006
Mr. Ike was my favorite teacher, he was funny and made learning fun. I just saw him in May when it was open house for incoming Freshman, he looked at my son and said "Football?" I said nope bowling, and he laughed. It had been almost 25 years since I had seen him, and we were seeing who had the most stents! I won! He will be greatly missed! I was in the class of 1980.
Grant Wenger
November 9, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss. "Coach Ike", as he was fondly refered to as, was a great mentor, teacher, and coach. It was hard not to respect a man who dedicated his life to enrich the lives of others. He instilled hard work, dedication, and integrity in all his students, and I am truly proud to have known him.He will be sorely missed, and my sympathies go out to the Isaacson family and their friends.
Shelley (Ziebold) Smith
November 9, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Isaacson was a great teacher. Your family is in my prayers.
Brian Steele
November 9, 2006
My condolences go out to the family of Coach Isaacson. He was a good man and a great teacher whether it be on or off the field. He taught me alot both in the classroom and in the game. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts are with him and his family.
BRIAN & DONNA EVANS
November 8, 2006
VIKIE & ISAASCON FAMILY,
BRIAN & DONNA EVANS ARE FRIENDS OF TERRY & VICKIE GUALANDI.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD WATCH OVER ALL OF YOU WITH HIS GENTLE HANDS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Dan Persich
November 8, 2006
Sorry and shocked to hear of Dick's passing. I knew him at St.Johns and Peoria Manual. I also knew his sister as well. My prayers are with you and Dick in this time of greif
Michael Patterson
November 8, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of a good person both on and off the field. Coach Ike was my history teacher at Peoria High in 1987 and my football coach. Coach Ike you will be missed.
ANNE HASH
November 8, 2006
LYNN & FAMILY, WE JUST HEARD ABOUT
DICK'S PASSING. WE'RE SO SORRY FOR
YOUR LOSS. STEVE & ANNE HASH
Diane Bratt
November 8, 2006
Dear Potluck friends from the 50's..
Soo sorry to hear about Dickie's passing. Lots of great memories of him, Vicki and Jeannie have been shared around our OH dinner table. HE was truly a leader even 'way back when'...
Know that we Bratts are praying for your comfort and peace at this tender time...blessings and love to your family.
Sharon Robinson-Cureton
November 8, 2006
I had Mr. Ike for Illinois History and watched him countless times on the field. He was a wonderful teacher and exceptional coach for both myself (class of 1989) and my son (class of 2008). He will be greatly missed. May God give you strength through your time of sorrow. May the memory of him give you smiles in the time of dispair.
Taffyell Crutcher
November 8, 2006
Coach Ike will be greatly missed-He was a great teacher and I regret never going back to tell him Thank you for helping me thru my Senior year. Class of 2004-
Kris Beal
November 8, 2006
Mr. Isaacson was my history teacher back in 1992. I really enjoyed his class and he was a great teacher. He will be missed by everyone. My condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace with our Lord God.
Greg Stock
November 8, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of both my teacher and friend. Ike had a way of making you think about the issues and go far behind simple memorization of people and dates. When I started teaching history myself, he was incredibly helpful in sharing ideas and materials. Certainly, he will be missed by many and my thoughts are with his family.
Tom Venturi
November 7, 2006
I was sorry to hear about Coach Ike. Although I really only new Dick through my brother John, I always felt good talking to him. A truly good person has left us. A great family man and a friend of many and coach and mentor to many young people. He will be greatly missed.
Tom Whitaker
November 7, 2006
It was with great sadness that I learned of Coach Issacson's passing. As a former coach and teacher in District 150 I got a chance to know him and what kind of man he was. I always admired him for this, for the kind of teacher he was, and the kind of coach he was. Anyone who ever met him was better for it and heaven is a better place with him there. God bless his memory. My prayers are with him and his loved ones.
Imelda Thornton-White
November 7, 2006
I was a student of Mr. Issacson's at Peoria High. He was an incredible teacher and such a humble spirit. He will be greatly missed. May God continue to hold you in the mighty palm of his hand.
Joe Rathbun
November 7, 2006
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ike, a childhood friend and high school classmate. While our paths hadn't crossed in 30+ years there are still warm memories of little league baseball and the days at Manual. I was so happy for his success and am saddened by his death. My deepest sympathy to his family and to those close to him.
Elvis Jones
November 7, 2006
I am sorry to hear about Dick. We were team mates on the 1965 Manual High School, state championship baseball team. Elvis L. Jones Jr.
Craig Beachler
November 7, 2006
Ike & Family. Dearly sorry to read about your father and my teacher. Ike always had a way of creating an invigorating debate in our Sr. History class. His thought provoking lessons forced his students out of their comfort zone and into the learning zone. He will be missed. -Beach
Ron & Stefanie Dwyer
November 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Steele
November 7, 2006
Mr. Isaacson was an inspirational history teacher for me and a wonderful football coach for my brother as we both attended Peoria High School. May God be with him and his family always!!
Brian, Mindy, Ben, & Hope McDonald
November 7, 2006
We will always treaure the great memories! The Bruington/Bosch/& McDonald kids will always remember the time in Galesburg after we ate at the New China, and Dick had a little green mint to give each one of them while we were out on the sidewalk. He was a great man and will be missed! He is up in heaven now with our beloved Mom. We now have another angel! May God's love shine with you today and may you be comforted by your memories! We Love you Lynn, Stacie, & Brian
Timothy Whitby
November 7, 2006
Mr. Isaacson was my football coach at Woodruff High School in 1975-1975. He was an amazing infuluence in my life, and a very good person. My condolences to his loved ones. Tim Whitby
Lesley & Jeff Myers
November 7, 2006
Brian and family,
We am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughs and prayers are with you.
Linda McCoy
November 7, 2006
Just found out about Dick. So sorry for you loss. Not sure if I will be able to make it to the service or not. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fredtasia Moore
November 7, 2006
Mr, Isaacson was my Consumer Ed teacher at Peoria High. He will be greatly missed. May the lord be with you.
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