Richard R. Falk
Born: May 24th, 1933
Died: December 10th, 2015
Obituary
MAPLETON - Richard R. Falk, 82, of Mapleton passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born May 24, 1933, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Edythe Wunderlich Falk. He married Virginia L. Storks on Dec. 28, 1955, in Burlington, Iowa.
Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years; one daughter, Kathy Smith of Mapleton; three sons, Scott (Tami) Falk of Peoria, Steve (Shelly) Falk of Loveland, Colo., and Mike (Melanie) Falk of Macomb, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He worked in the engineering department of Caterpillar Inc. for 37 years, retiring as an engineer supervisor. Richard was a member of Grace Presbyterian.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Grace Presbyterian Church. Pastor John Hopwood will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Side Mission or Grace Presbyterian Church.
Published in Peoria Journal Star from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2015
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