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Richard Stech Obituary

Richard J. Stech Sr, age 81, of Lemont, passed away May 19, 2008. Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, serving as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. He served as a Lemont Police Officer for over 25 years, retiring as the Chief of the Lemont Police Department. Mr. Stech is survived by his wife, Josephine, nee Rocco, Stech; his children, Richard (Lori) Stech Jr, Edward (Susan) Stech and April Stech; two grandchildren, Ben and Layne Stech; and one great-grandson, Joshua. He was preceded in death by a brother Edward Stech and a sister, Violet Kuntz. Visitation, Wednesday, May 21, from 2-8 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Thursday, May 22, at 9 a.m. to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the T.L.C. Animal Shelter, 13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, IL 60491. Arrangements by Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., Lemont. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on May 20, 2008.

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Layne Stech

June 15, 2008

HAPPY FATHERS DAY GRANDPA !! i miss you

Al Kettman

May 25, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Rich's passing. He was truly a friend and a partner. He set the level of integrity that I tried to maintain throughout my career. My heartfelt sorrow to Joe, April, Rich and Ed. I am sure that God will keep Rich in the shadow of His hand for eternity.

Mark & Maureen (Hoffman) Moriarty

May 24, 2008

Very sad to hear that Mr. Stech has passed on. I always had a great respect for Mr. Stech. He was a Cop in town when I was in High School. He was also my neighbor. I know he's in a better place now.

Judy Prehn(Rutkowski)

May 22, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Pa's passing. He was a super man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

Eileen Wood Jessen

May 21, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire Stech family. He was a great person and admired by many. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Patricia Hansen (Barry)

May 21, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Terry Rocco

May 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will get through this together.
Tom,Terry,Shanna,TJ & Alex Rocco

Chuck wood

May 21, 2008

It is a very sad day after hearing of Rich's passing, not only was he a friend he was a mentor to me, as i grew as a police officer, i will alway's remember Rich as he was truly an outstanding person, and human being. To Joey and family please accept my deepest sympathy, and know God will help you through these trying times.

Layne Stech

May 21, 2008

I will miss you grandpa. I still cant believe that you are gone forever. I love you so much there wont be a day that goes by where i wont think of all the good times we have had together.

Wilma Lugar

May 21, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Greg & Michele Sniegoski

May 21, 2008

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Stech Family. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you. May he Rest In Peace.

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