Richard H. Burns, passed away recently at the age of 87. He was a veteran of U.S. Navy who served in the Korea War; former resident of Elmhurst for more than 30 years. Beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Terry Burns, Lisa (Mark) Spohn and Bruce (Jamie) Burns; proud grandfather of Joshua, Kassidi and the late Marlee Spohn and Jack & Drew Burns; dear brother of Rita (the late Kenny) Verdun, the late Robert (the late Cathy) Burns and the late Howard Jr. (the late Caren) Burns; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service was held at the Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Monday, January 28, 2019. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). Funeral info 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.