Richard Ivor "Dick" "Brooksy" Brooks, 85, of Hanna City, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1938 in Middlegrove, a son of Ivor Brooks and Freida (Taylor) Brooks. Richard married Sharon L. Andrews on August 8, 1970 in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by his one son, Donald Brooks of Hanna City; one daughter, Loni (Steven) Wenzel of Hanna City; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and five sisters, Jean McGarr, Carol Margaret Denton, Patricia C. Johnston, Oral Mae Moore, and Bernadine "Tiny" Simpson.
He was a member of the Laborers Local 165 in Peoria for over 50 years, working most of that time for Otto Baum and Sons Construction.
Richard loved to work with horses his whole life. He also loved to collect vintage toys. Richard was a very generous person who was always there to help whoever needed help.
Richard's funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Rev. Kevin Wright will officiate. His visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am also on Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to First Covenant Church in Peoria.
Online condolences may be left for Richard's family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
