Obituaries

Richard A. Templeton, 91, of Crystal Lake

The memorial service and inurnment will be private.

Mr. Richard A. Templeton, 91, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013.

He was born July 3, 1922, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Leta and Harry Templeton.

Mr. Templeton married the late Elaine Wilson on Dec. 8, 1950.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Missouri.

Survivors include his children, Roger (Amy) Templeton of Union, KY, Rebecca (Louis) Columbaro of Crystal Lake, Elizabeth (John) Kelner of Sarasota, FL, and Paul (Julie) Templeton of Yacolt, WA; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, William (Sally) Templeton of Newport, PA and Harry (Ruth) Templeton of Columbus, OH.

In addition to his wife, Elaine, and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Jane, Anne, and Bess; and by brother, Robert.

The memorial service and inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Templeton's name may be made to Season's Hospice, 606 Potter Rd, Des Plaines IL 60016.

Arrangements handled by Davenport Family Funeral Home.


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