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Richard DeSollar Obituary
Richard
W. DeSollar
SPRINGFIELD - Richard W. DeSollar, 71, of Springfield died Tuesday, September 27, 2011, in his home.
He was born January 23, 1940 in Paducah, KY, the son of Donald James and Doris Ellen Trainor. He married Jeanne Hults on June 4, 1960 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown.
Surviving is his wife Jeanne DeSollar of Springfield; three children Leslie (husband Jack) Skelley of Wilton, IA, Amy Jennings of Springfield, and Rick (wife Lynn) DeSollar of Sherman; and five grandchildren Ben and Sam Skelley both of Wilton, IA, Amanda Paige and Abigail Jennings and Andrew Hanson all of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. DeSollar graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1958 and then from Bradley University in 1963. He formerly taught chemistry at Hillsboro High School and later began his career with Central Illinois Public Service then Ameren until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. He was a member of Knights of Columbus where he organized the monthly newsletter, a member of Springfield Philatelic Society where he served as treasurer, and a member of Utility Coal Conference where he also held an office. Richard enjoyed watching the Indianapolis 500 and had a true passion for his involvement in Mascouten Bay Long Rifles in Beardstown.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday, September 30, 2011, at Little Flower Catholic Church in Springfield. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the mass at the church on Friday. Interment will be held at 1:30 PM Friday at St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery in Beardstown.
Memorials have been suggested to Memorial Transplant Services or Civil War Trust.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linzy Jaconis
September 29, 2011
To Jeanne & Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Dick was so wonderful to work for and with at CIPS and I know he will be greatly missed. He left a lot of fond memories. God bless you all with peace.
George Merrihew
September 29, 2011
Richard was also a physics teacher at Greenview Community High School in 1963. I wish to thank him for helping me start my career in science. My condolences to his family.
Jonette Boehler
September 29, 2011
Amy & Girls ~ i am very sorry for your loss.
The Cusumano Family
September 29, 2011
DeSollar Family,
We were all so sorry to hear about Dick. What fond memories we have from growing up next to your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlie, Carol, Nicky, Michele & Tony
Loren Dodd
September 29, 2011
Sincere sympathy to Dick's family. I enjoyed working with him at CIPS and he was a great member of our "retired breakfast club." He will be greatly missed.
September 29, 2011
To the DeSollar family- You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Richard's memories bring you peace and comfort during your time of loss.
Your friends at Memorial Medical Center
Alan and Mary Ann Blair
September 29, 2011
Rick, Lynn and Family
Our deepest sympathy and prays are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Wally Wallin
September 29, 2011
Dick was always an upbeat friendly guy, as fine a gentleman as there ever was. Condolences to his family in this time of grief. R.I.P. my friend.
September 28, 2011
Jeanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Annis (Riggall) Gerner
Bakersfield,Ca.
Carl Inman
September 28, 2011
My deep felt sympathy for Richard's family and many friends. Richard always gave a 100% to whatever task he set his eyes on. He was certainly respected and valued at many levels of the Generation Industry. Richard was always bigger than life in many ways and I guess he has just gotten bigger.
Michelle Petitt-Shoemyer
September 28, 2011
Amy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. May you cherish your memories forever.
September 28, 2011
Jeanne,
May you and your family find peace in your memories of Richard.
F. Jean Onken (Beghtol)
Ashley Wonderling
September 28, 2011
:( I am so sorry Rick, Lynn, Andrew, and the DeSollar Family. You guys are in my heart!
Michelle Hults Tallman
September 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Frank & Stacey Willhite
September 28, 2011
Rick, Lynn & Family
We are so sorry for your loss.
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