Richard R. Richards, age 80, was called home on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Survived by his children, Theresa (Aaron Sr.) Larkins, and Ron (Angel) Richards; grandchildren, Madison, Aaron Jr., Ryan, Matthew, Ashley, and Patricia; brother, Ray (Donna) Richards. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his wife, Hwa Richards (2014), daughter, Kathy Richards; grandson, Maurice Larkins; parents, Walter (Dorothy) Richards and his brother Edward Richards.

Rich was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on January 15, 1944, to Walter and Dorothy Richards, the eldest of three, he moved with his family to Joliet, IL in 1959 as a Sophomore to finish out High School at Joliet Township Central Campus. After graduation he later joined the US Air Force in August 1962, where he served 4 years. His final tour of duty stationed him Seoul, Korea where he met and married the love of his life, Hwa in July 1966. They dated three times, and he knew she was the one for him. He asked her to marry him, and they were happily married for 48 years. He retired from Stepan Company after 37 years.

Funeral Service for Richard will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:30am. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of services. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Morning Star Mission, Joliet in memory of Rich would be appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com