Richard Lee Fitzgerrell, also known as Dick, Mr. F and Fritz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 4 p.m. at Parkway Manor, at the age of 83.
Richard was the son of William and Florida (Kirk) Fitzgerrell.
Richard graduated from Benton High School. He was an Army veteran and served his country during the Korean War. Following the war Richard began what would be 37 years of employment with McDonald Douglas/Boeing Company. He was a Shriner and a lifetime Mason. Richard was of the Baptist faith.
Richard was a cancer survivor and actively supported the American Cancer Society. For many years he participated in the Relay for Life fundraisers, faithfully attending the relays in several southern Illinois communities. He was a beloved participant, known for wearing his decorated hats and ribbons. Richard was also a huge fan of Snoopy. He had a large collection of Snoopy memorabilia as well as lots of T-shirts that proudly displayed his animal friend.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Ann Crane.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL on Saturday, September 5 with the Rev. Fred Edwards officiating. There will be a visitation time just prior to the service. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangments.
Military rites will be conducted by the Sesser American Legion and VFW.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please go to mortonjohnstonfuneralhomes.com.
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