Richard "Dick" Darr

October 29, 1935 - February 20, 2020

Richard “Dick” Darr, 84 of Kankakee, IL passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born at his family’s home in Alvin, IL, October 29, 1935 to Edwin and Thelma Lychlyter Darr. Dick married the love of his life Jeanie M. Denoyer, in Kankakee, IL Richard is survived by his wife Jeanie, children; Sheryl Darr, Jody (Danny) Brown, Robin (Eric) Dockus, Tammy (Armando) Loera, Edie (Steve) Ferris, Krissy (Mike) Noel, Edwin (Mandy) Schultz, Terra (Jon) Glass and a sister Violet Marie Buswell. Richard was PaPa to 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Ronald “Bud” Darr, Roy Lee, Thelma Mae Bohner and infant son, Ricky Lee. Dick was a self-made man, lifelong rewarding career employee and owner of Kankakee Glass Company. He is retired from Glazier Union 27. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the International Ford Retractable Club and a member of the Aroma Park Boat Club. Richard loved boating on the Kankakee River and teaching his children to ski. Dick especially enjoyed Sunday Pani-cake Breakfast at his home. He made loads of Pancakes for his family to enjoy. Dick would then take his children and grandchildren to the park to have fun. He enjoyed rebuilding and restoring classic cars. Dick loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was known to be in the stands as their biggest FAN. Richard was a past Kankakee Lions Little League Coach for the Pepsi team. Was also a board member and coach for Azzerelli Colts Football. Dick leaves behind his special Fur Princess, his dog Miss Molly. Please sign Dick’s online guestbook at Jensenfuneralhome.com Cremation rites were accorded, and arrangements are being handled by Jensen Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, IL A Celebration of Life for Dick will be held Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Ryan’s Pier 112 E. First Street, Aroma Park, IL 60910 from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the families wishes.