John E. Rischar

1934 - 2022

John E. "Pete" Rischar, 87, of 634 Pawn Avenue, Quincy, IL, passed away at 11:02 pm Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Lester Hammond Hall at The Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded, which are under the direction of the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy.

A celebration of Pete's life will be whenever crappie bite and flowers bloom. Military rites will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Woodland Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Honors will be provided by American Legion Post #37 and the Illinois National Guard Funeral Honors Detail.

Pete was born March 26, 1934, in Quincy, IL to Hank and Mabel (VanArx) Rischar. He was married to Mary Jane Kelley on June 17, 1972 in Quincy, IL. She survives.

In addition to his wife, other survivors include his daughter, Heather Rischar of Prairie Village, KS; two sons, Richard Rischar (Gulshirin Dubash) of Interlochen, MI, and Hank (Breanne) Rischar of Lawrence, KS; one granddaughter, Adelaide Rischar; siblings, Suzanne Kelle of Quincy, IL, Max (Carol) Rischar of Marianna, FL, Steve Rischar of Dwight, IL, and Mike (Susie) Rischar of Quincy, IL; sisters-in-law, Jean (Leonard) Singer of SC, and Nancy Kelley of Quincy, IL; brother-in-law, Jerry (Millie) Kelley of WI; and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents.

Pete served his country in the United States Army on the pistol team during the Korean War.

Pete was a patternmaker for over 55 years, and ultimately the owner of Quincy Pattern Machine. In retirement, he and his wife spent 23 winters in Florida. Additionally, he volunteered for Blessing Hospital and the Literacy Program at John Wood Community College.

Pete was an avid fisherman and hunter, and spent countless hours on the Mississippi River. For many years, he fished with buddies during their annual Canada trip. He was a racer of boats, a flyer of planes, a lover of cars, and a rider of motorcycles.

Pete was often heard saying that the best part of his life began when he started a family with his soul mate, Mary Jane, and devoted his life to them. If you were lucky enough to really know Pete, you knew he had a great sense of humor, and showed kindness and dedication for the things he cared about.

The family would like to thank the staff of Camp Aston at Lester Hammond Hall for the wonderful care Pete received.

Memorial contributions may be made to Quincy Humane Society, Quanada, or the Blessing Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ODonnellCookson.com.