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Rick E. Conner
PITTSFIELD, IL - Rick E. Conner, 59, of Pittsfield, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill.
Rick was born Nov. 26, 1954, in Louisiana, Mo., a son of Jake and Ann Uptegrove Conner. He married Lexie Perkins on Sept. 2, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev.; she survives.
Rick was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of the Pleasant Hill High School Class of 1973. For 36 years and nine months he worked for the Secretary of State of Illinois. Rick managed the Secretary of State Drivers License Facility in Pittsfield, was Liaison for Secretary of State Jesse White and was the Downstate Administrator of Drivers Services. He served as a Pittsfield City Alderman from 1985-1989 and was elected mayor of Pittsfield, serving from 1989-1997. He served on the Pike County Board from 2000-2002, was a member of the Pike County Democrats and served as a precinct committee man, and was a former member of the Chamber of Commerce and Two Rivers RC&D. He was instrumental in the location of the Pittsfield Work Camp and diligently worked with the Flood of 93.
He was a member of Pittsfield Moose Lodge #420, Ducks Unlimited and Old Orchard Country Club. He enjoyed duck hunting, deer hunting, and was a "huge" St. Louis Cardinal fan. In earlier years, Rick was a "horseman", unknown to many.
Rick loved golfing and had hit a hole-in-one at the Democrat Golf Tourney at the Old Orchard Country Club and another hole-in-one at the International Golf Club at Myrtle Beach in 2012.
He is survived by his parents, Jake and Ann Conner of Pleasant Hill; his wife, Lexie; a son, Lance (Katie) Conner of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Lexie (Dave) Hawkins of Auburn, Ill.; and a granddaughter, Lexie Aleece Hawkins, in addition to her loyal dog "Jessie". Brothers and sisters surviving are: Randy (Terri) Conner of Georgia, Gary (Diane) Conner of Peoria, Ill., Mickey Copher of Pittsfield, Patty (Tom) Patterson of Chicago and Inky (Rick) Shover of Barry, Ill.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clemma and Robert Conner and Orvil and Ruth Uptegrove.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Brother Don Hannel officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 3 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at nieburfh.com.
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October 23, 2014
Rick will be missed by the many that loved him. Rest in peace, my friend. I will remember your kindness forever.
Julia Thomas Andrews
October 10, 2014
So sorry to learn that Rick passed away. My deepest condolences to his family. I was a classmate.
October 10, 2014
R.I.P. Rick. Condolences to your family.
Deanna Demuzio
October 10, 2014
Lexie and Family..prayers being sent to all of you. Rick always had a warm smile and was such a generous man who always looked out for everyone. He will truly be missed.
Shelley & Larry Carroll
October 10, 2014
We were so saddened to hear of Rick's passing. He was a classmate and friend. Always had a smile. He will be missed
Ted & Janice Pearson
October 10, 2014
May I add my sincere sympathy and condolences to that of many who knew and admired Rick. It has been my pleasure to know him and his family while growing up in Pleasant Hill and in later years while working at the Secretary of States Office and knowing the respect and admiration he attained there. May he rest in peace.
Chuck & Gerry Orwig
October 10, 2014
We offer our condolences to the Conner family, one of the best families we've ever known. Rick's outstanding qualities, caring, thoughtfulness, competitiveness, humbleness, fairness, and generosity were all products of his upbringing. Rick was the "poster child" for showing a positive attitude. He has always been one of our favorite student-athletes, and we will miss him. R.I.P. Rick.
Michele Berlin
October 10, 2014
My heart aches to hear of the loss of such a beautiful person. I never met Rick , but heard many great things about Him through his sister Patty. She told me of all his great achievements, his beautiful wife and children. She mostly told me of her deep love for him. I can't even imagine the grief you are feeling, but I know our God is big enough to heal the hurt and replace it with joy in time. Love you Patty and Tom
Mary and Terry Thompson
October 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Lexie and all the family. Rick was a kind and compassionate friend.
Robbie (Quiller) Tallent
October 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of this special son and brother. May God be your strength and comfort.
Dody Filipiak
October 9, 2014
It just saddens all our hearts to hear of Rick's passing. I too worked with Rick at the Secretary of State's office. It is so true Rick always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Anyone who knows Rick, you knew he loved spending time with his family and friends at the lake home! He would share some of his stories with us. I am so sorry.
October 9, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Rick was a wonderful person. I worked with him in Driver's and was very proud to have served for him when he was our Administrator in Vehicle Services. Rick always had a kind word and a smile on his face. I am very grateful to have known him. My prayers to the family at this most difficult time.
Jeanne McFadden
Decatur, IL
Springfield Dirksen Facility
Deborah Shoemaker
October 9, 2014
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Rich wasy my supervisor at the Secretary of states office. He was a great boss and wonderful person. Rick will be greatly missed.
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