E. Richard Dease, age 91, of Glen Ellyn, IL, formerly of Oak Park, IL, at rest November 22, 2019. Richard graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School, Indiana State University, and received his Masters Degree from the University of Illinois. He served in the US Marines from 1952 to 1954 and was stationed in China Lake, California. He taught school, became Director of Special Education, and worked for Fermilab after he retired from teaching. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 10am until the time of Service at 1pm at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home (17W201 Roosevelt Rd. Oakbrook Terrace, IL). Inurnment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. For more info call 630-941-5860.