Leroy Robert Rischar
Leroy Robert Rischar, age 77, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Colfax, Il died on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in the Home. He was born on November 7, 1932 in Quincy, IL the son of Adolph and Agnes (Frese) Rischar. He married Juanita ( Dieker ) on September 24, 1960 in St. John Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2008. Mr. Rischar was a Structural Ironworker for United States Steel from 1958 until 1984. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Illinois Veterans Home Quincy Chapel.
He is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Michael Rischar of Friendswood, TX, Tina Doroh and her husband Kevin of Elkhart, IN; Lisa Rischar of Crestwood, IL and Connie Paulikas and her husband Daniel of Jacksonville, FL.
TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Alissa and Kyle Doroh
ONE BROTHER: Charles Rischar and his wife Donna of Quincy
ONE SISTER: Delores Ley and her husband Robert of Quincy
In addition to his wife, Mr. Rischar was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother Richard Rischar.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00. Memorials may be made to Illinois Veterans Home.
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Dear Mike,Tina, Lisa and Connie,
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you upon the passing of your father. I am sorry that I can’t make it to Qunicy to the funeral, but please know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Barb
Tina, Lisa, Michael & Connie, We want to express our sincere sympathy on the death of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry that we can’t get to Quincy for the visitation and burial, as our health doesn’t let us travel much anymore.
Love, Uncle Bill and Aunt Norma
We were very sorry to learn of Leroy’s passing. We enjoyed getting to know both Leroy and Juanita, and both are dearly missed. We used to see them outside in the backyard when we were in ours and we’d go and visit for a bit. (We live just north of their home on the other side of their shed; our yards were adjoining.) You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brad & Deanna House
Colfax, IL