Richard Dominic Charchek

Richard Dominic Charchek, 82, passed away on June 15, 2024, at his home in Glen Ellyn, IL.  Richard was born on November 2, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana.  Richard worked in the steel industry for Republic Steel and then J & L Steel.  He retired from Dynapace in 2002.  His work at Dynapace took him to Asia, Europe and South America.  He enjoyed traveling, was a model airplane enthusiast and enjoyed fishing with his children and grandsons.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon, his daughter April Lynn (Michael) Passini of Standard, IL, his son Richard Andrew (Tina) Charchek of Chicago, IL, and his daughter Ruth Nicole (Mark) Huske of Glen Ellyn, IL; four grandchildren, Megan Lynn Mudge, Erin Marie Mudge, Edwin Otto Huske and Nicholas Andrew Huske: two great grandsons, Brody William Harp and Bryant Richard Harp: brother, Joseph “Lee” (Donna) Courtney; sister, Twyla Dammarell: many step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL 61326.  A memorial visitation will also be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service also at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

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