Richard G. Cunningham, 85, Veteran U.S. Navy Korean War, resident of Des Plaines was born November 17, 1930 and passed away on July 22, 2016. Richard was the beloved father of Thomas (Margaret) Elkins, Terrance (Joanne) Elkins, Trudy (late Henry) Wrzesinski; loving grandfather of 10; dear great-grandfather of 12. Richard was a former lead ramp serviceman for United Airlines for 39 years. Visitation will be 9:00AM-11:00AM on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy/Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.), Des Plaines, IL 60016, with a funeral service to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.
