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Richard King Obituary

King, Richard A. "Whitey" Age 78, of Oak Brook, IL and Sarasota, FL; beloved husband of Molly, nee Hurley; loving father of Kelly Ann King-Taylor and father-in-law of Jay Taylor; cherished grandpadge of Clarke Frances; dear son of the late William J. King Sr. and the late Margaret Patricia King; fond brother of James (Martica) King, the late William J. (Dee) King Jr., the late Robert (the late Jane) King, the late Michael King; brother-in-law of Honey (George Gfroerer) Hurley and Lawrence G. (Mary Jo) Martin; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Whitey was a former director and long-time member of the Chicago Board of Trade. Visitation Thursday, January 31st, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Prayers Friday, February 1st, 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Luke Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Roskamp Institute, 2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243 or The Well of Mercy, 6339 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2019.

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March 5, 2019

My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11,12, 2 Thessolonians 2: 16,17

February 6, 2019

My condolences to family and friends. May the God who gives hope feel your heart with joy and peace as you reflect on the memories of your lost loved one. - Romans 15:13.
Chicago Illinois

Karen & Al Bielski

February 2, 2019

Kelly,
We're so sorry to hear that Whitey is gone. He was so pleasant to work with and had such a nice way about him. You will miss him but he will always be with you. All of our best wishes and prayers to you and your family.

Karen & Al Bielski

February 2, 2019

Molly and Kelly. A lot of very fine memories of whitey going back manny years. Cutting lawns together in River Forest to make spending money, CBOT, always a smily face! I will miss him greatly. Dan Ambrosino

February 2, 2019

So sorry to hear of your passing. Brings back old fond memories of River Forest cutting lawns together to make money, CBOT, always a smile on your face. God Bless! Dan Ambrosino

Tom Fanning

January 30, 2019

Molly & Kelly I am so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you .I'm out of town and will not be able to make the services. RIP Whitey.
Tom Fanning

Bill Feeley

January 30, 2019

Rest in Pease

Lynne Koy

January 30, 2019

Whitey was such a wonderful neighbor and friend. Blessings to Molly and Kelly. I will miss him.

The White Rose Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

a loved one

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Robert Russell

January 30, 2019

My condolences to the entire King family. As a
beacon of honesty,integrity and conduct, Whitey
embodied all that was great at the CBOT. King was an appropriate name for such a wonderful man. As
an eager runner, I rushed a bean order into the
corn pit... Whitey responded with a chuckle. Truly a man we all loved, respected and will be forever missed,
RIP RAK.

Robert Russell (PAX)

January 29, 2019

Stand tall Kelly...what a father. Friend to many. Glad to have known him. Bless your family.

Chris Johnson

Robert Jaman

January 29, 2019

My condolences to Molly and Kelly.Great man and great friend. He was always there for me. Whitey was the best.

Linda Bordignon

January 29, 2019

We love you Molly. Our prayers are with you and Kelly. Whitey was a special man...we have wonderful memories of him. (Especially Bob and Whitey)
Love ❤ Linda & Bob

Dave Glancy

January 28, 2019

Whitey always asked me how my family was , even though he did not know them, that's what kind of guy he was. A kind gentleman, may you rest in peace.

Hollis

January 28, 2019

"Condolences to the family. God is good to all especially during this difficult time and the support and comfort He gives at we read 2 Cor. 1:3-7 because he cares for you.( 1Pet. 5:7)"

January 28, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family. We shared many great days on the CBOT, always had a good word or funny story. May he rest in peace.

Jim Marzano

Cherished Friend Bouquet- VASE INCLUDED

Mary Zeien

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George Anderson

January 28, 2019

May all the Angels and Saints lead Whitey's soul to Heaven.

George Recchia

January 28, 2019

Kelly, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Whitey was great guy. He helped me in many ways in my early days at the CBOT and I will never forget some of the wonderful, and colorful stories shared with and about Whitey at the Board. Truly one of a kind.
George Recchia

Rose Martin Schneider

January 27, 2019

Whitey was surely one of a kind. He cared about everyone and was a great guy to stand next to in the corn pit. I have so many fond memories that will live on forever. Blessings and love to Kelly, Molly, and the entire King family.

January 27, 2019

I was so fortunate to have Whitey as one of my mentors when I started at at the cbot. So many great memories of Whitey, all good. Molly and Kelly, you are in my thought and prayers. What a great guy.

Kelly Caloia KAC
Wheaton, IL

Sharon Robertson

January 27, 2019

I write this with a heavy heart and tears. Whitey truly held a special place in my heart from day one through 30 years. Many many beautiful memories in and out of the cbot. I was fortunate to visit Whitey and Molly in Sarasota abt 7 yrs ago.. we went on his boat and out to lunch...we never stopped laughing and telling old stories..He loved it.. I loved it.. and I love that man. Anybody that knew Whitey was pretty darn fortunate in my eyes.
Gods Blessings Molly and Kelly ❤
Sharon Robertson

Mike Pesoli

January 27, 2019

My condolences to Molly and Kelly. Whitey was a great guy. My fondest memories of the Board of Trade were trading with Whitey in the corn pit.
God bless him May he Rest In Peace.

Mike Pesoli

January 27, 2019

My condolences to Kelly and the family. Whitey was a great guy, trading with him in the Corn Pit will always be one of my fondest memories of the Board of Trade.

Mike Pesoli

January 27, 2019

My condolences to Kelly and the family. Whitey was a great guy, being in in the corn pit trading with Whitey will always be one of my fondest memories of the Board of Trade

Patrick Livingston

January 27, 2019

My condolences to the family Rest in peace you will be missed always a gentleman to me .

Roseanne Ayers

January 27, 2019

Sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person he was.

Dani Schroff

January 27, 2019

From the moment I met you when I worked in the corn pit, you were always a kind gentleman. RIP Whitey.

Anne Wanicek

January 27, 2019

What a warm and wonderful man he was. Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. I am out of town during this time or I'd surely attend his service. Love to you and your family.

Kevin ODoherty

January 27, 2019

RIP Whitey,
You put a smile on many faces at the CBOT.
Someone so special will never be forgotten.
Please accept my sincere condolences,

Kevin ODoherty KOD

Nancy Dye

January 26, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to Kelly and the rest of the King Family. Whitney was always a very kind man. Jon and Nancy Dye

Bruce Hillyer

January 26, 2019

Whitey was a wonderful guy who took me under his wing in my earliest days at the CBOT. My condolences to his family and many, many friends. The best of the best.

Sondra Barrett

January 26, 2019

Sorry to hear. Sending love to Kelly and family

Bill Robertson

January 26, 2019

Great Guy

Anne Wanicek

January 26, 2019

Rest In Peace dear Whitey.
Love to you Kelly.

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