Richard “Dick” Gower, 78 of Huntley died peacefully at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles.
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 3-5pm with a Memorial Service at 5pm all at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or Autumn Leaves of St. Charles.
Dick was born March 11, 1936 in Stillwater, MN. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1954 and attended Macalester College and graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota. From 1958-1964 he served in the US Army Reserves. In March of 1961 he married Mary Ann Serlet. Dick’s 35 year career in sales and marketing started with Pillsbury Co and continued on in St. Louis and Chicago with the Sunmark Co. He was a leading marketer of confectionery products. He served as a Church officer and Trustee at Itasca Prebyterian Church. He was a devoted Lion’s Club member and officer in both Algonquin and Huntley. He enjoyed golfing, biking, hiking, volleyball, racket ball and table games.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his four daughters; Nancy (Scott) Skie, Lori (Doug) Lilly, Julie Gower and Becky (Rick) Hynes. By his seven grandchildren, Amanda and Eric Skie, Kayla, Leah and Noah Freemon, Daniel and Jeremy Hynes and also by his sister, Mary Dougherty.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
It with great sadness that I write this note to our wonderful neighbor and friend and her entire family. Dick was very engaging during his time on River Park drive and has been missed for the last two years. We are thankful that we were invited to their 50th. Anniversary and shared in their joy. Mary Ann, you have been an inspiration going thru such a tough time and we only wish you the very best in this a new chapter of your life. Love you.
Mary Ann, we are both very saddened by the news of Dick's passing. We always think fondly of my time working for and with Dick at WWB. You and your family are in our prayers. Best Regards, Angelo & Vicky Fraggos Marlboro, NJ.
We found this amoung our souvenirs. We had asked everyone to send a letter to the world. Her was Dicks letter...Help to Create an environment of optimism with a better than average result. Do this with your actions and words. When you compare yourself to others, it is an opportunity to excel. This was advice he lived by and advice we could all use. Rest in Peace Dick. The Staff Autumn Leaves