Richard D. "Dick" Wiese

Marengo—Richard D. “Dick” Wiese, 80, of Marengo died Thursday, April 1, 2010, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 30, 1929, in Elgin to Walter and Francis (Bellows) Wiese. On June 5, 1976, he married Alberta “Birdie” Lowery at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elgin.

He was the co-owner of Wiese’s Blvd. Tap in Elgin for 35 years and owner of Kim.Cath Lounge and Sky’s Surf & Turf in South Elgin. After retiring he worked at Marengo Ridge Golf Course for 22 years. He was an avid golfer, who could be seen on the golf course everyday. His sense of humor will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his wife, Birdie; his children, Kim (Danny) Wiese-Sanchez of California, Keri Williams of Elgin, Kevin (Kelly) Wiese of Elgin, and Molly Faris of California; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his sister, Geraldine Hagemann.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant daughter, Kirsten; and his brother, Robert.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8pm on Tuesday, April 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo.

Visitation will continue from 10am to the 11am funeral service on Wednesday, April 7, at the church.

Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 143 1st Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

Arrangements were entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com. For information call the funeral home at 815-568-8131.