Richard A. Karner Sr.

1930 - 2014

Richard A. Karner Sr. obituary, 1930-2014, Oak Lawn, IL

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Richard Karner Obituary

Karner Sr., Richard A. Age 83, of Palos Heights. Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2014. Proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Ferm); loving father of Richard "Rick" Jr. (Kelly), Kurt Sr. and the late Laura Jean Karner; dearest grandfather of Kurt Jr. (Katie), Kyle, Kevin, Brianna and Hannah; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, July 14, 2014 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home and Cemetery 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Chapel service Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment on the cemetery grounds. Member of V.F.W. Post 2604. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Lurie Children's Hospital or Christ Community Church of Lemont. "Rich was the world's greatest salesman." Info: 708-636-1200 or www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2014.
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We were so sorry to hear about Rich. We always enjoyed our conversations & laughter when we would run into you, the beautiful Phyllis & of course Bill at Traversos! I always enjoyed hearing you tell the stories of the old neighborhood & the family members of mine that you knew. Guten Tag Rich! It was a pleasure to have known you. Our thoughts are with you Phyllis - It was clear Rich Loved & Adored you Very Much.
Jack & Debbie

July 17, 2014

Dear Rich,
You have blessed so many people with your service and your life. It is so nice to see pictures of you smiling. You remain in so many hearts with your zest for life and humanity. Please know that your life has blessed so many dear to me directly and me as well. Love, light and laughter forever your soul does travel. May God always shine your light on those fortunate enough to know and have you in the blessed life you lived.

Elissa Eckerling

July 16, 2014

TO DEAR BELOVED RICH. YOU MADE LIFE SO WONDERFUL FOR SO MANY PEOPLE . THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE PHYLLIS, WILL KEEP YOU IN HER HEART FOREVER. YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU (GENTLE HEART) LOVE GARY, VIV.DAVE , SHIRLEY,HANK AND ARMALEE

HANK AXMACHER

July 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Phyllis and the rest of Rich's family. I was acquainted with Rich and Phyllis through my father-in-law, Bob Corry. My husband Joe, Bob and I spent some fun times with them. Rich's wonderful sense of humor will be missed.

Andrea Corry

July 15, 2014

We at Zazu Salon where very fortunate to have had Rich as our salesman, he was a truly a joy to have call on the salon. Always available for an order and always available to share a joke, the thoughts of many are with your family at this time.

Steve Smid

July 15, 2014

Our lives are made of two dates and a dash. Uncle Rich made the most of his Dash. I will always cherish the love story he so eloquently shared about how he and Aunt Phyl met, the chase and
his deep and forever passionate love for her. Uncle Rich your love, kindness, compassion devotion to family will live on in our memories. And your spirit will be with us forever. Love to you and my condolences to Aunt Phll and all those who love you.

Vivian Axmacher

July 15, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

July 14, 2014

Our lives are made of two dates and a dash. Uncle Rich made the most of his Dash. I will always remember the beautiful love story that was you and Aunt Phyl. How you knew you would marry her from the moment you laid eyes on her and how the strength of that love grew stronger and more precious everyday. Uncle Rich's voice was always filled with love and kindness, compassion and wisdom. You will be missed here on earth but your spirit is with us forever. I love you. My condolences to Aunt Phyl and all those who love you. Vivian Axmacher

Vivian Axmacher

July 14, 2014

Not only was Rich the perfect salesman, he was a perfect gentleman. The love that he showed for his beautiful wife Phylis and for life in general was enlightening. I will always remember your jokes.

Tom Conley

July 14, 2014

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Jul

14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Jul

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery

11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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