Richard J. Cronin 82 of Des Plaines for 49 years. Loving husband of Kathleen nee Powell Cronin; devoted father of Anne (Tom Arrison), Patrick, Richard Jr., Edward (Jennifer), John (Barbara Hoffman), Michael and Eileen Cronin; dear grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 3; fond brother of James (Beatrice) Cronin, Peggy Peterson, late Thomas Cronin, late Jack Cronin and the late Mary Jane Mikota. Richard was the Co-Founder of Hodge-Cronin associates in Rosemont, IL. for 40 Years. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9pm at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. Funeral 9:15am Wednesday from chapel to St. Mary Church, 794 Pearson Street Des Plaines, IL., Mass 10am. Interment All Saints Cemetery.