Richard was the beloved husband to Patricia nee Mahnke; loving father to Richard “Rick” Blassick, and Edward “Ed” Blassick; cherished grandfather of Samantha “Sammy” (Chris) Remboldt; dearest brother and brother-in-law to John (late Barbara) Blassick, Robert (Marilyn) Blassick, Katherine (Dale) Zilligen, Herald (late Sandy) Holmes, and Gerry (Mary) Mahnke; fond uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews, and great friend to many.
At the age of 20, Richard served in the U.S. Army and completed a tour in Vietnam. When he returned he went to work for Niles Public Works for many wonderful years. He will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers the family ask that a donation be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 10:00 – 2:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Entombment will be at Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave. Des Plaines.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Blassick family.
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