Born on August 12, 1955 to Richard L. and Betty Hargarten. Beloved brother of Mary (Len Tyk), Stephen, Kathy (Art McNamara), David; Loving uncle of Celia (Caleb Howard), Chris, John, Katie; “Gruncle” of Chrissy and Kaylee; nephew and cousin of many.
Altar server, lector, catechist, former member of the famous St. Paul choir. St. Rita High School class of ’73. BA in English Literature, UIC class of ‘77, 20-year employee at The Calmark Group, Chicago. Author of My Father’s Thumbnail and The Tales of the Fat Man.
Richard spent his free time reading fantasy, science fiction and detective stories, enjoying classic radio & TV and pursuing various artistic endeavors. His sense of humor…..well, he could be funny, especially in the face of adversity. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 3-8 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, IL 60402 (708) 749-2033.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2127 W. 22nd Place, Chicago, IL 60608 (773) 847-6100.
Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Hargarten family
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