Richard C. Stashwick, 82 of Huntley, died peacefully, September 24, 2019
Visitation will be on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral service will be held 11:00am on Saturday at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church-10805 Main Street, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Rich was born December 17, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Chester and Angeline (March) Stashwick. On July 28, 1962 he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Carlsen. He worked in maintenance and could fix anything. He enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the Sun City Woodchucks. He loved food and dining out and could be considered a food critic and he and Jacque were avid travelers. Above everything else was his love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jacque, children, Dana ( Steve) Shark, Todd (Charity) Stashwick and by his grandchildren, Justin (NuevaRae), Derek (Nicole), Oscar and Tilly. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul (Sandy) Stashwick, Toni (Loren) Cramer, Felecia Smelser, Chestine Welch and Mary Ellen (Randy) Frank. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rich was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Roger.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Jacque, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jacque and family, so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was pleasant to talk to at church. May the peace of the Lord be with you at this difficult time.
During this time of loss, my heart is with the entire Stashwick family. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all of us who were lucky to know him.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family! He will definitely be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jacque and family my thoughts and prayers are with you .God bless you and guide you in this difficult time!!f
We both are sorry for your loss and we pray that the good and most powerful Lord will be with you during this time of need.
Thoughts and prayers for you and the rest of the family in this difficult time God bless
Please accept our condolences we are so sorry for your loss.
Kindly permit me to extend to his beloved wife our heartfelt condolences and may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Dana, you and your entire Family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
A finer man could not be found. Heart of gold and the best hug giver of all time. You will be missed by many sir. Love to all who are grieving your loss
My sincere sympathy to Jacque, Dana and Todd. May you rejoice that he is with Jesus and his loved ones who were waiting for him. My heart is with you all. God bless you now and always.
My heart is with you Jacque and your family. Such sweet memories of our times together in Chicago. Sending prayers and healing.
Jacqueline, Todd, Family & to everyone who knew Rich. I’m sorry, let memories help you heal