Richard E. Loos' Obituary
Richard E. Loos, age 65, of Oakdale, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL.
Richard was born on July 22, 1957 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Donald Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Krug) Loos. He had worked as a millwright and had retired from Sundstrand, Rockford, IL after 30 years of service. He was a member of the U.A.W. Union Local #592. Richard enjoyed gambling, especially slot and poker machines, riding motorcycles, and mowing the yard.
Survivors include his son, Jacob Loos of Oakdale, IL; a sister, Vida (Steve) Spain of Rockford, IL; a nephew, Seth (Emily) Spain of Montreal, Quebec; two great nieces, Maeve Spain and Winnie Spain, both of Montreal, Quebec; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Thereasa Seemann officiating. Interment will be in Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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