Richard Lee Beldock's Obituary
Richard Lee Beldock, 75, of Decatur, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 17, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Richard was born April 27, 1937, in Pontiac, MI, son of Ernest and Violet (Parden) Beldock. A U.S. Air Force veteran and member of Temple Baptist Church, Richard worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber for 30 years before retiring. He married Sandra Lee Hatch on May 3, 1959 in Decatur. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Decatur; son, Richard (Teresa) Beldock of Oakley; daughter; Laurie (Mike) Spaeth of Springdale, AR; mother, Violet Beldock of Waterford, MI; grandchildren: Brooke, Josh, Molly, Robert, Tim, and Brittney; great-grandchildren: Blaize and Owen; along with many relatives and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his father.
Services to celebrate his life will be 2 pm Friday, September 21, 2012 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1 pm. Burial will take place at a later date.
The Beldock family is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL 62526. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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