Dick Poynter

He was born on October 28, 1949, in Springfield, IL, the son of Richard H. Poynter and Ann (German) Whalen. Dick married Sharon Suberkropp on August 29, 1971, in Mendota, IL.

Dick graduated from Athens High School in 1967 and University of Illinois in Champaign in 1972, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and met his future wife at the ice skating rink. He worked for Nudo Products where he was the CFO and had a large private tax practice. Dick was a member of Laurel United Methodist Church, and Friends of the Sangamon Valley where he was the current president. He enjoyed camping with his grandkids, mushroom hunting, pickleball, basketball, was a connoisseur of craft beer, enjoyed reading Abraham Lincoln history books, volunteered at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, and was an avid Illini fan. Dick was a vibrant, hard-working, altruistic, life of the party fellow, who was known as “Cool Dude” by his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Andy Suberkropp.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sharon Poynter of Springfield; daughters, Eve (Christopher) Barrs of Riverside, IL, Emily (Mike) Jenkins of Monticello, IL, and Jane (Jeremy) Zahora of Palatine, IL; grandchildren, Robin and Teddy Barrs, Henry and William Jenkins, and Grace, Zoey, and Charlie Zahora; brother-in-law, Keller (June) Suberkropp of New Mexico; niece, Sandy; nephews, Mike and Jeff; great-nieces, Krissy and Pam; and great-nephew, Ben.

Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.

Memorial Gathering & Service: Family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Service will follow at 5:30 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Kent Lolling officiating.

Inurnment will be held at Indian Point Cemetery in Athens, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Sangamon Valley, 4506 Chinquipin Rd., Springfield, IL 62707.