Richard R. Boyer

1935 - 2018

Richard R. Boyer 1935—2018
Richard R. Boyer, 82, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2018. Born October 27, 1935, in Pearl City, son of Paul and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. Richard graduated from Pearl City High School, Class of 1953. He attended Northern Illinois University. United in marriage to Joanne Baumgartner on September 29, 1956, in Freeport, IL. Richard was employed in Industrial Maintenance at Bourne & Koch Co., Circle Boring, Rockford Screw Products and All Rental Garment. He was a member of Maywood Evangelical Free Church from 1979-2014, where he served as a Deacon and Trustee and participated in Bible studies. Recently, he attended Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley and Stonebridge Ministries in Rockford. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved the happy chaos of those he loved most surrounding him. He was a baseball coach for his boys in their younger years, and a Boy Scout leader. He was incredibly patient with his grandchildren and retained his childlike sense of discovery throughout his life. He was skilled at fixing anything and everything mechanical and served as the project foreman of his son's extensive remodeling and addition project. Survived by his wife, Joanne; sons, Brian (Liz) Boyer of Machesney Park, David (Melesia) Boyer of Rockford, Eric (Sue) Boyer of Lake Zurich; grandchildren, J.R. (Kara Butler, and her son, Trace Butler) Boyer, Gabe Boyer, Blake (Brittany) Boyer, Haley (Andrew) Vincent, Raegan (Jonny Montville) Boyer, Dillon Boyer, Kyra (David) Mazanowski, Jake Boyer; great-grandson, Carter David Mazanowski; brother, Boyd Boyer of Kent; sisters, Donna Kempel of Freeport, Deborah Hughes of Baton Rouge, LA; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and an extensive circle of brothers and sisters in Christ. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Todd Franklin Boyer in 1995, and dog, Remington. Richard's family is grateful to the staff and health professionals at Davita, Presence St. Anne's Center and ParaTransit for their compassionate and loving care.
Visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Stonebridge Ministries, 7281 Old Creek Rd., Rockford. Visitation also from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, followed by a celebration of Richard's life at 11 a.m. at the Stonebridge Church. Pastor Scott Nesse will officiate and will be assisted by Pastor Tim Michalek. Private interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's name may be made to the family, to be distributed to his favorite local charities and organizations. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.