Richard M. Crook, 78, of Belleville, passed away August 11, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1944 in St. Louis to Osborne and Sarah (Barresi) Crook. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He married Adrian Robben May 24, 1969 in St. Libory. Richard enjoyed his career as an electrician for IBEW Local 309 and retired after 32 years. He had a passion for creating stained glass and loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Richard will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Adrian Crook; children, James Crook, Greg (Lori) Crook, Kathy Crook, Ann (Marco) Avelino, Garry (Cindy) Crook, Julie (Brett) Haley and Lisa Crook; grandchildren, Sara Crook, Arya Avelino, Lawrence Crook and Malcolm Crook; sister, Lavana (Larry) Roth and brother, Garry Crook. Richard is preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 1:00pm in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with visitation from 11:00am until time of service. Inurnment in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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