Obituary: In Loving Memory of Richard A. Salisbury

Richard A Salisbury, age 48, of Montgomery, IL died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his residence.  He was born October 10, 1964 in Aurora, IL.       

Richard was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL.  He had attended school in Oswego graduating from Oswego High School in the Class of 1982 and then on to Western Illinois University.  

He was employed in sales with US Diamond Wheel of Oswego, IL for over 15 years.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bear fan over the years.  One of his great pleasures was cooking especially for family events.       

Richard is survived by two daughters Stephanie Salisbury of Montgomery, IL, Amy Salisbury of DeKalb, IL, two sons Ryan Salisbury of St Charles, IL, Robert Salisbury of Montgomery, IL; his mother Eleanor Salisbury of Montgomery, IL; two sisters Julia Salisbury of Rockford, IL, Kathryn (Craig) Quantock of Yorkville, IL, two brothers Matthew Salisbury and John (Julie) Salisbury both of Montgomery, IL; several aunts, uncles,  nieces, nephews and his former wife Amy Vandenberg of Oswego, IL.  He was preceded in death by his father Allen H Salisbury. 

Visitation will take place on Monday, February 18, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the 1801 Douglas Road Oswego, IL.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St Anne Catholic Church  551 Boulder Hill Pass in Oswego, IL, celebrated by Fr. David Hankus.  Private burial will take place at the Oswego Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice in Richard’s memory. His family would like it to be known that his fellow employees at US Diamond Wheel were very special and caring to him.  Special thanks to them, as well as, the staff at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Drs. Sean Rardin and Jospeh Meschi. 

For additional information 630/554-3888.

Special thanks to the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory for the obituary.