Beloved husband of Linda (nee Liedtke) Hlavek; Richard was a loving father to Stacy Michelle (nee Coyne) (Edward) Wright and Kyle William Coyne; cherished grandfather to Cary Anderson Wright; dear brother of Nancy L. (nee Hlavek) Porter; loving Unka to Vickie (nee Porter) Thomas and great Unka to Lillie Thompson. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Betty Hlavek.
Richard coached 46 years of various sports at Reavis High School, Hinsdale South and York and mentored thousands of coaches and players. He had a passion for racing sailboats and sailed Chicago Mac Race for over 25 years and the Port Huron Mac. Richard’s memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Orland Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the State of Illinois, which allows 50 or fewer guests at the visitation and services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear facemasks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
A visitation and service will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., Orland Park. Family and friends will be gathering from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 5:00 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, In Loving Memory of Richard Hlavek to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Richard's service will be lived streamed. Please click the link www.asimplestreaming.com/hlavek by 4:45 p.m. If clicking on the link does not work you may have to copy and paste it in Chrome browser. You may also click on "Add A Memory" and leave an online condolence to the Hlavek Family.
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