Richard David Virkus (Dick), of Westfield, IN passed away on 11/9/22 at the age of 85. He was a devoted husband and father and beloved “Bampa” who will be missed by all. Dick is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 56 years, his son Walter (Jodi), daughter Susan (Gregory) and four grandchildren: Kimberly, Nicholas, KaylieContinue Reading
Richard David Virkus (Dick), of Westfield, IN passed away on 11/9/22 at the age of 85. He was a devoted husband and father and beloved “Bampa” who will be missed by all. Dick is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 56 years, his son Walter (Jodi), daughter Susan (Gregory) and four grandchildren: Kimberly, Nicholas, Kaylie and Jack.
Born in Buffalo, NY in 1937, Dick attended Orchard Park High School and went on to graduate from University at Buffalo. After serving in the US Army, he worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. for 35 years and H&R Block for nineteen. Dick was an avid Presbyterian (PCUSA) who sang in the choir from the age of 13 until his 70s, and served the denomination in local congregations, presbyteries and national levels during his lifetime.
Dick loved boating and spending time at the family cabin in Canada. He was famous with family and friends for his dumb jokes which he loved repeating. He enjoyed good food and drink and could be found licking his chicken bones clean, sipping good wine and dunking his chocolate chip cookies in milk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, 8505 Church St. (in Ridgefield), Crystal Lake, IL 60012, http://www.rclpc.org/givingToRCLPC.html.
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