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Richard Anders Obituary

Anders, Richard Ernest Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while on vacation celebrating his 90th birthday. After graduating from Leo High School and earning his B.S. in Philosophy from DePaul, Richard embarked upon a satisfying career in personnel, retiring as Human Resources Director at University of Illinois at Chicago. Beloved husband of 32 years to Judith Sara Schermond; devoted father of Adrienne (William) Kelly, Linda Anders, and Diane (John Boychuck) Anders; devoted stepfather of Robin (Michael) Schultz and Melinda (David) Chaney; proud and loving grandfather of Tracy and Ryan Kelly, Andrew and Nathaniel Boychuck, Elena and Evan Schultz, and Leah and Lucas Chaney. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest William Anders and Anna Mae Dentzman Anders; and sister, Elizabeth Anders. Former spouse of Bernadette Tamkus Anders; uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Rehab Institute of Chicago, https://www.sralab.org/. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2017.
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Anniversaries and holidays are especially hard when are loved ones arent physically with us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Coleman

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November 27, 2019

Please except our sincere condolences with the loss of your dear loved one.
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Chatman Family

December 6, 2017

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Anders. Draw close to God in prayer in your time of grief as he promises to stay close to you. Romans 12:12

Penny. J

December 6, 2017

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE,PSALMS 89;21 TELLS US THAT GODS HAND WILL SUPPORT US AND HIS ARM WILL STRENGTHEN US.

December 5, 2017

I was so sorry to read that Rich passed.

I had the pleasure of working with Rich when he worked in the University of Illinois at Chicago's HR Office and I was president of the Staff Advisory Council. At that point in time, my last name was Coleman. Rich was always a person who could be counted on to give a straight answer and thoughtful advice, whether it had to do with the Staff Advisory Council or advice regarding life. Rich will be sorely missed.

Please know, the family are in my thoughts.

December 3, 2017

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