Roger Richardson

Roger Oliver Richardson a longtime (58 years) resident of Grayslake, IL passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 93.  He was born June 23, 1930, in Ingleside, IL to Zella and Leo (Mike) Richardson.

Roger was a graduate of Grant High School in Fox Lake, Illinois. After high school, he started working for Illinois Bell. Two years later he enlisted in the United States Airforce, where he served during the Korean War. After the Airforce, he returned to Illinois Bell in Waukegan, IL and met the love of his life, Patsy R. Cranor. Roger and Patsy married in 1954 and were inseparable! Upon an early retirement from the telephone company, he opened his own business "Rogers Add a Phone" and loved it!

Rog enjoyed reading the newspaper daily, gardening, bird watching, vacationing in the Northwoods, trips to Gulf Shores and miscellaneous projects around his and his children's homes. His biggest joy was spending time with family. He was a proud member of the United Protestant Church in Grayslake.

Roger was a devoted husband, treasured friend, and a wonderful grandfather and dad. He was very grateful every day for all his blessings. He had an infectious laugh and lived his life glass half full, always happy and smiling. He was the life of the party and will be deeply missed. Roger is survived by his 3 daughters Sandy (John) Sparkman, Debbie (Carl) Wilt, and Lisa (Trent) Farm, his grandchildren, Christopher (Steph) Sparkman, Kaila (TJ) Rumpf, Carson Sparkman, McKenzie Wilt, Brooke Wilt, Max (Rinda) Mansell, his step grandchildren Jaclyn and Jillian Farm, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Wife Patsy, his parents, and sister Nancy (Richardson) Tinney.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, April 5 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.  A funeral service is scheduled for Saturdary, April 6, 2024 at 10:00 am at the United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Protestant Church. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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