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Richard K. Ostrom

1939 - 2024

Richard K. Ostrom obituary, 1939-2024, Wilmette, IL

BORN

1939

DIED

2024

Richard Ostrom Obituary

Richard K. Ostrom of Wilmette, IL and Tucson, AZ passed away on May 29, 2024 in Tucson. Rich was born June 10, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Richard E. and Lucie Ostrom. Rich had a long, successful and distinguished career in the banking industry in both Chicago and Arizona. He retired as CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Uptown National Bank in 2003. Survivors include his devoted wife Sharon, his children Debi Francis, Jill Hedgpeth, Mark (Nadra), Tim (Julia) and Matt (Sandy) and his sister Janice Young. Rich was the proud and adoring grandfather to seven grandchildren. A memorial mass will be offered at 11 am, June 20th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Linden Ave. & 9th St., Wilmette, Il. Memorial contributions may be made to The Tony DeRosa Foundation, 1041 Linden Ave., Wilmette, IL, 60091.
Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2024.

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Bob Edlen

March 9, 2025

Took me under his wings, tutored and helped me be well dressed and successful. Though I never lived up to his standards, I am thankful to have known him. God bless his family!!

Mark Diefenbacher

October 19, 2024

Worked at Uptown in early 80s. Fond memories of my first real job. God laid Richard's name on my heart while driving this morning. R. I. P., RKO.

Christine Collins(Gonski)

October 7, 2024

Rest in peace. Childhood friend of the family. Tina Collins(Gonski).

Nancy BonoAnsier

June 17, 2024

The sadness I feel will never go away...rich and jim were best buddies....they were a great match....rich was always so kind to Jim and me. I´ll miss him terribly..

The Dickinsons

June 16, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

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