Richard Layng Obituary

RICHARD F. 'DICK' LAYNG, 82 ROCKFORD - Richard F. "Dick" Layng, 82, of Rockford passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Born Sept. 15, 1929, to Ralph R. and Cecilia (Brown) Layng in Rockford. He attended Highland Grade School, Lincoln Junior High School and East Rockford High School, graduating in 1947. Completed undergraduate studies at Carthage College, then located in Carthage, Ill. Chaired the Rockford Fund Development for building the new campus in Kenosha, Wis. Completed graduate studies at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Served in the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Was stationed in Korea for 16 months, most of it with the Korean Military Advisory Group (KMAG) located at I ROK Corps HQ near Sokcho Ri, S. Korea. Employed at Barber-Colman Co. and Amerock in personnel. Retired from Vermont American in North Carolina as director of human resources in 1990. Dick was active in youth coaching including 15 years in the Boys Club/Jaycees Flag Football League and a number of years in little league baseball. He was a lifelong Cubs and Bears fan with an additional adoption of the Carolina Panthers during the 12 years of residence in North Carolina. Dick thoroughly enjoyed playing golf, shooting his age eight times last season with his buddies at Macktown. He was a lifelong Musky fisherman and last summer caught a 40-inch Musky on the Madison chain. He was intelligent, well-read, and a keen observer of life. In recent years, Dick and Pat enjoyed time in their favorite restaurants and building friendships with their favorite servers. He loved his five children and was proud of their many accomplishments. Dick is survived by wife, Patricia A. (Mitchell); five children, Larry R. (Carol) Layng of Greenwood Village, Colo., Jeffrey R. Layng of Rockford, Lisa L. (Steve) Carter of Rockford, Kathryn L. (David) Hwang of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Daniel F. (Chris) Layng of Rockford; former daughter-in-law, Anita A. Layng; and nine grandchildren, Ben, Ian, Abby, Brad, Bryn, Noah, Eva, Zach and Josh. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the chapel of Cremation Society of Illinois, 6825 Weaver Road, with the Rev. Dr. Mark Hagen, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Cremation rites will be accorded, with private burial in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Memorials may be made to The First Tee of Greater Rockford, P.O. Box 184, Rockford IL 61105.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Layng

11 Entries

Martha Mott

February 16, 2012

Jeff:

I am so very sorry for the heartache you are going through. I have been away otherwise I would have been at the service. Let your good memories of your dad help you accept this.
Love Bitsy

David Girgenti

February 12, 2012

Dear Jeff, Lisa, Larry, Danny and Kathy,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. I'll always remember your dad from the flag football days of the team he coached, Humphrey Cadillac and Olds. He was always accepting of our failures and challenged us to do better. He loved us kids and we knew it. He was always a great example to us. I never ever heard your father swear or even argue a call with the referee although we all knew how much a competetor he was. He was quite a graceful form as he ran sprints with us after practice. I will always be thankful I had your dad as my coach. I'll miss him.

Jim Hegner

February 10, 2012

Larry, Kathryn, Jeff, Lisa and Dan
The service to honor your Dad was beautiful and I'm sure he loved it.
I will remember all the good times we played golf but most of all I will miss my buddy, Richie
My best to you all and Pat.
Sincerely

Fred Sauer

February 9, 2012

Pat and Family.

So sorry to hear of your loss and extending to you my deepest sympathy.

I worked with Dick at Amerock for many years. I always enjoyed working with Dick and have many fond memories of playing golf as well.

Sincerely,

Fred M. Sauer

Bill & Sheryl Helman

February 9, 2012

We are very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We are neighbors of Pat and Dick. It was always pleasant to discuss politics with Dick and solve the problems of the world. He will be missed.

George Borden

February 8, 2012

Dan, Jeff and siblings,

So sorry for the loss of your dad. We lost our Mark this past summer so we know how you are feeling. Our sincere sympathy and God's grace be with you.

Phyllis & George Borden

Neal Johnson

February 8, 2012

I don't know what to say. My mom told me about Dick's passing Monday night. I wish I could be there in person Thursday for the memorial, but I will be with you all in spirit. I'm praying for all of you guys. I spent a lot of my youth in Dick's presence and I remember him so very well.

Neal

Kevin Weller

February 7, 2012

To The Layng Family,

It's so hard to lose a parent - but a sudden loss without time to say goodbye - is so much harder. I am thinking of each you.

Kevin

Kathy Meyer

February 7, 2012

Pat and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.I'm in Texas for the winter but when at home in Rockton Dick was a good neighbor.My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Meyer

Don Sell

February 7, 2012

Dear Pat & Dicks kids, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dick was a good friend, good golfing companion and a great co-worker. My wife and I enjoyed our dinners out with Pat & Dick during their time in NC.

Don Sell

George and Star Bertone

February 7, 2012

Dear Dan, Chris & Family:

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father...may God give you the "Peace" that only HE can give. We will be praying for each of you.

Your friends and neighbors,
George & Star (Klump) Bertone

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