He was born on December 20, 1941 in Peoria to Clark & Helen (McAlister) Polhemus. He married Sandra B. Hensley on July 1, 1961 and celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary in 2021 just shortly before she passed away on July 13, 2021.
Richard is survived by his children: Dustin Polhemus of Hanna City, Patti (Ron) Mauerman of Tremont, Tammy Polhemus of Brimfield, and Rick (Toni) Polhemus of Normal; grandchildren, Kyle (Jenn) Mauerman of Tremont, Laynee Mauerman of Washington, Jordan Jones of Boardman, OH, Dakota Polhemus of Cedar Rapids, IA, Colton Polhemus of Mackinaw, Sadie Shilling of Brimfield and Avery Gibson of Normal; great grandchildren, Grace & Maddison Mauerman of Tremont; and sister Shirley (Leland) Johnson of Mahomet.
Known as “Little Hummer” while pitching in local fast pitch softball leagues and “Butch” during his later farming years, Richard was Owner/Operator of Doubet Seed Co from 1987 to 2017, where he loved and enjoyed visiting with his customers. A farmer for over 40 years in Peoria County, he loved showing cattle & watching his kids’ & grandkids’ sporting events and serving as Treasurer for Warriors for Christ Church in Peoria Heights. He was a member and active in the Peoria County Farm Bureau where he received the Ag Service Award in 2011. He was also the Logan County Township Director from Nov. 1996 to Nov. 2002 then Jan. 2003 to Nov. 2003, he then was the Treasurer from Nov. 2003 to Nov. 2011. In 1975-76 he was the Jaycees “Outstanding Young Farmer”.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel with additional visitation one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Warriors for Christ Church or the Hanna City Logan Trivoli Fire Department.
You may view Richard’s obituary online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com
