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Richard Fegley Obituary

Fegley, Richard beloved husband of Merijo (nee Geil), loving father of Lisa (Ed) Petti, Tiffany (Chris) Krubert and Joe Fegley, proud grandfather of Schuyler, Megan, Hawk and Haley, dear brother of Tom (Debbie) Fegley. Richard was a photographer with Playboy Magazine since 1971. Funeral Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Interment will be private. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-736-3833 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2001.

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Reg Potterton

October 12, 2001

Richard was my friend, colleague and landlord. He had the easygoing warmth, compassion and sense of humor that made him who he was, and remains, in the memory of those who had the pleasure of his company. A good, gentle and kind man, one of the rarest and best of men.

Dianne Chandler

September 21, 2001

Although I only met him a few times, I feel I know a lot about him from my younger Playmate sisters. All who have worked with him consider him the best.

Miss September 1966

Tom Suman

September 19, 2001

I have just read about Richard Fegley. My condolences to his family and close friends. I have been a Playboy subscriber since 1974 and have always enjoyed his photo which was an art. Richard will be missed very much.

Tom Suman

Sean Opalenik

September 19, 2001

Wow i was shocked when Richard Fegley died and my condolences goes out to his wife and family members at this time of grief and saddness. I always enjoyed viewing the pictures of the Playboy Magazines that he did so well and also he was the master of the pictorials that he did on the Playboy Magazines while he was still alive and i'm saddened that he died and my heart goes out to all the Playboy Playmates & models who work with him and i know that he in a better place now but i'll always remember him by his work at the Playboy offices in Chicago & Los Angeles. Rest in Peace Richard Fegley.

Tracey Richland

September 18, 2001

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Richard a few years ago, and will always remember his witty personality, and his nack of putting people at ease.He has crossed my mind many times, and he will always be in my heart.

Christian Lee

September 18, 2001

When you think about the people in the world who brighten your day and leave a positive impression,Richard certainly was one of those people.

I had the honor of working with him when he was on assignment in South Carolina, and his wonderful personality combined with the positive atmosphere he generated around him for everyone was so memorable, and something we should all strive for.Richard will be missed.

Ericka Lynn Svenonius

September 17, 2001

I worked with Richard for about 2 1/2 years when I was at Playboy. I will always remember Richard's wonderful sense of humor, and his selfless compassion for other human beings. He will surely be missed.

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