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Richard Huntinghouse Obituary

Richard G. Huntinghouse

Born: March 14, 1931

Died: January 4, 2018

Richard "Dick" G. Huntinghouse, 86, of Sycamore died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.

He was born March 14, 1931 in Chicago, IL. to John and Martha (Beyer) Huntinghouse.

He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving aboard a submarine in the Korean War from 1950 until 1954. Dick worked as a firefighter for the Elmhurst IL Fire Department for 32 years, attaining the rank of Captain. He was an avid hunter of deer and fowl making trips out West to Wyoming. Dick was also a great builder and remodeled his share of homes in Elmhurst.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Deborah (David) Hails, Donna Smith, and Darlene Huntinghouse; 5 grandchildren, Brian Hails, Sarah (Nathan) Harter, Jason (Cara) Kromer, Jenette (Eric) Fosse, and Danika Mulcahy; 4 great grandchildren, Sadie, Liam and Audrey, and Levi; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.

Dick's attire was quite limited to his Fire Department uniform and flannel shirts with jeans. The family is requesting that attendees for his memorial luncheon to please wear a flannel/plaid shirt in his honor.

The memorial luncheon will be held on January 20, 2018, at 11:30am at Ki's Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 705 North Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139.

Please no flowers, make donations to Smile Train or St. Judes for Children Hospital.

Arrangements were completed by the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178. For info or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jan. 12, 2018.
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So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Our sincere condolences are with you.

Phyllis Lansu

February 6, 2018

Sorry for Your Loss.

Steven Witt

January 11, 2018

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We have always treasured the time we spent with him at Lake Wisconsin. We met through mutual friends and then our friendship developed. He was a terrific man with an industriousness like no other.

Roger & Sara Taylor

January 11, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the family. "House" was a wonderful Officer and firefighter. I loved working for him and looked to his example as guidance in my career with the FD. He was a great man.

John Fennell

January 11, 2018

Our sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I remember fondly the many, many times I shared with my friend, "House," both on and off duty. A super guy who I will remember for the rest of my life. They didn't come any better!

Bert & Karen Monsen

January 10, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Richard's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Richard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16

Richard G. Huntinghouse, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Bill Dixon

January 9, 2018

Richard Dougherty

January 8, 2018

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