Richard H. Hyde

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard H. Hyde announce his passing on April 5, 2018 at the age of 90. He will be missed by Janice his wife of 63 years, daughter Kathleen Lenz and husband Alan of Kenosha, WI, son Jeff and wife Kathy of Dallas TX, daughter Kris Young and husband Alan of Grayslake, Illinois, son John Hyde and wife Angela of Springfield, Il, son Rick Hyde and wife Beth of Wheaton, Il, 18 grandchildren, Patrick Hyde, Theresa Hyde, Mary Kate Hyde, Aidan Young, Noah Young, Ben Young, Keira Young, Andrew Crawford, Jackson Hyde, Augustine Hyde, John Bosco Hyde, Anna Hyde, Claire Hyde, Matthew Hyde, Elizabeth Hyde, David Hyde, Daniel Hyde, Jacob Hyde and one great-grandchild, Reagan Hyde.

He was born 11/24/1927 and raised in Waukegan, Illinois, was an eagle scout, sea scout and graduated from Waukegan High school in 1946. He joined the US Army Air Corp in 1946 and was discharged in 1949. He Graduated from Bradley University in 1953 and commissioned an officer in the US Air Force Reserve. He retired after 22 years in 1977 advancing to the rank of Colonel. He was teacher, coach and athletic director for 42 years at Warren and Waukegan High Schools. He was active in local politics as Park Board President, Recreation Board member and many other city boards. He was elected Alderman of the 8th Ward and ultimately elected Mayor of the City of Waukegan where he served with distinction for 7 years.

A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Friday, April 13th from 5pm – 9pm at Marsh Funeral Home 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 with a mass on Saturday, April 14th at 1:00pm at Our Lady of Humility Church 10655 W Wadsworth Rd, Beach Park/Zion, IL 60099.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Richard can be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.