He was born August 6, 1940 in Peoria, IL, the son of Elmer and Esther (Schoonover) Schoedel. He married Carol Leesman on December 30, 1960 in Sterling, IL.
Dick was a veteran of the United States Air force. He was an insurance agent with Allstate Insurance Company for nearly 30 years. He was also a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Schoedel; son, William Schoedel of Springfield; daughter, Erica (husband, Ed) Sharar of Santa Ana, CA; four grandchildren, Noah and LizzieSchoedel and Rachel and Jack Sharar, brother, Warren Schoedel of Colorado; and a sister, Zella Brooks of Arizona.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Dick requested no funeral service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. He will be interred at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62704.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is serving the family. Sign the online guest book and send condolences at www.boardman-smith.net
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