Richard Lee Bussell, 73 of Chillicothe passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Cornerstone Nursing Home in Peoria Heights, Illinois.
He was born June 6, 1939 in Sparland, Il the son of Harold and Ruth (Mullen) Bussell. He married Linda White on July 21, 1972 in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, two sons; Tracy L (Krystle) Bussell of Canton, Bryan (Cindy) Bussell of Pekin, one daughter; Danielle (Brian) Mullens of Bellevue and his best friend “Babe” his spoiled poodle. One brother; Donald (Joyce) Bussell of Streator, a cousin that was like a sister; Cassie Lambert (Martin) Krutke of Hudson and ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Richard was a US Army Veteran.
He worked at Herschel Manufacturing for 9 1/2 years where he meet his wife, and for Caterpillar in Mossville as a painter for 31 years retiring in 2005.
Richard was a member and deacon of Sparland First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 9th at his church with visitation held two hours prior to the service. The Rev. Elaine Bolen officiated. Burial was in Sparland Cemetery with military rites conducted. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Sparland First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com
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Richard Lee Bussell
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