Richard was born on April 27, 1935 in Carlinville, the son of Joseph and Marguerite Karrick Eller. He married Elizabeth Stanley. He later married Barbara Swank on September 14, 1985 in Peoria.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years; two sons, David of East Peoria and Nathan of Deer Creek; one step-son , Ray (Micah) Perry of East Peoria; one step-daughter, Jo Anne Perry of Peoria; two sisters, Velma Hadley and Sandra (Denny) Christiansen both of East Peoria; and two grandchildren.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jimmy and Andy; and one brother, Barry.
He was an electrician for Ameren Cilco for over 40 years until his retirement in 1996.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Remmert Funeral Home. Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in La Salle Cemetery in Chillicothe.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
To view Richard’s memorial page or leave an online condolence please go to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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