Rosemary Diane Richard, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, after a courageous battle against leukemia for the past year and a half.
She was born March 3, 1945 in Burlington, IA to Albert and Dorothy Schreiner.
Rosemary was a resident in Elmhurst, IL for 55 years. She worked as an office manager in the medical field for over 25 years and was past President of the Garden Society in Elmhurst.
Rosemary enjoyed many things in life, from talking to her family about current events to relationships, and she always had good advice. She loved her family fiercely, and always had their backs.
Among her many passions, Rosemary particularly enjoyed nature and was an excellent gardener.
She was the best mother, wife, grandmother, and friend anyone could wish for, and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband Larry Frank Richard of 60 years; her children Robyn Elizabeth (Glenn) Rhodes and Dr. Daniel Christopher (Misty) Richard; her grandchildren Tyler Jordan (Alexa) Rhodes, Justin David (Polyanna) Rhodes, Connor Glenn Rhodes, Christian Leonardo Richard and Gianna Maria Richard; her great-granddaughter Scarlett Jordan Rhodes.
Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorothy Schriener, her sister, Susan Suelter and her brothers James Schreiner and Jack Schreiner.
A private celebration of life and burial in Burlington, Iowa will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services
PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or https://givenow.lls.org/.
Arrangements entrusted to Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For more information, please call (630) 834-3515.
