Charles A. Richards Jr.

Charles A. Richards Jr., 91 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (April 18, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Marshall, Jonathan, Mark, and Jack Richards Jr., Phillip, Victor, and Jesse Scudder.

Charles was born on May 31, 1932, in Streator to Charles A. and Verona (King) Richards.  He married Phyllis Wieben on July 30, 1960.  She preceded him in death on September 18, 2022.

Also surviving are children; Jeffrey (Julie) Richards, Brian (Jeanne) Richards, Linda (Tim) Marshall and Craig (Jodi) Richards all of Streator, grandchildren; Angela (Jason) Luecke, Gretchen (Keith Missel)Turner, Andrew (Kelsie Allen) Marshall, Jonathan (Teresa Shope) Richards, and Annie (Douglas) Noe, great-grandchildren, Charlie, Ashton, Dominic, Quinn, James and Barrett, brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Terry Richards of Streator, niece  Mindy Thies, nephews Phillip, Victor and Jesse Scudder, Mark and Jack Richards Jr and his beloved dog Gracie.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, sister and brother-in-law Veretta and Ron Janke.

Charles attended Mackey grade school and graduated from Streator high School in 1950.  He served in the US Army as a MP.  He was the owner and operator of Richards Kennell for 46 years and a farmer.  Charles was a 2-time Golden Glove Champion and a small engine pilot.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Ridge Fire Department or Pet Project.