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Obituary

Richard Dawkins, born on October 12, 1939, passed away on January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his community and those he loved.

Richard spent more than 30 years serving the City of Urbana before retiring, though his sense of service to the community remained. Throughout his life and later years, he was an avid member of the Eagles Club in Champaign and was an active member of the Lions Club as …

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I’m gonna miss his smile and funnyness r i p uncle dick
I’m gonna miss his smile and funnyness r i p uncle dick
I’m gonna miss his smile and funnyness r i p uncle dick
Dad will be missed by many I’m sure. I loved running into him at goodwill, giving him a hug! ( (he’d always come up beh…
Dad will be missed by many I’m sure. I loved running into him at goodwill, giving him a hug! ( (he’…
Dad will be missed by many I’m sure. I loved running into him at…
So sorry to miss confined at University hospital Chicago treating leukemia here several weeks my love to all family
So sorry to miss confined at University hospital Chicago treating leukemia here several weeks my lo…
So sorry to miss confined at University hospital Chicago treatin…
My condolences to the family.  Dick will be missed dearly.  He is reunited with Marty and the rest of the crew from Wil…
My condolences to the family.  Dick will be missed dearly.  He is reunited with Marty and the rest …
My condolences to the family.  Dick will be missed dearly.  He i…

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Born

October 12th, 1939
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Passed away

January 21st, 2025
Urbana, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Woodlawn Cemetery

1803 North Coler Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Owens Funeral Home
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Richard "Dick" Dawkins