Richard W. Opperman
Richard W. Opperman
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He was born on November 13, 1945, in Batavia, Illinois to Frank and Clarice Opperman.
Richard served in the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, collecting lures, and woodworking.
He is survived by his children; Curtis (Sarah) Opperman, Elizabeth (Tim) Bottoms, Kathy (Dan) Tsao, and Anne (Brian) Mirandola, his siblings; John, Gene, and Joyce, 14 Grandchildren and 2 Great grandchildren. He is also survived by Janell's Sons Ted East, Jim East and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank Opperman and Clarice Opperman nee Roth, his wife Madalon Opperman nee Grunwald, his second wife Janell Opperman nee Collier, and his siblings; Frank, Donald, and Wayne.
A memorial service will be held Sunday July 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Yurs Funeral home (1771 West State Street, Geneva, IL 60134). Burial will be private.
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Dennis C. Ryan
July 10, 2025
I was a boy-hood friend of Rich. We both lived in Batavia, I was on the west side, Rich on the east, but we met because we had a friend in common.
In summer, we all played along the river...maybe that began his love of fishing.
His first wife was the sister of another friend of mine, a fellow motorcyclist.
Dennis C Ryan, now of Elburn.
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