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Richard K. Rudicil

Richard K. Rudicil, 88, of Urbana, IL passed away at 10:20 PM, April 18, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Services will be 11 AM Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Mahomet Christian Church, Mahomet, IL with Jeff Dyson officiating. Burial will follow at Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL with military honors. Visitation will be 9 – 11 AM Saturday at the church. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mahomet Christian Church or the Champaign County Humane Society.

Richard was born May 27, 1934 in Urbana, IL the son of Mark and Mary (Frazier) Rudicil.  He married Judy Phillips and later married Janet M. (Baker) Mitchell June 20, 1992 in Mahomet, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Janet M. Rudicil, Urbana, IL, his children, Roger (Patty) Rudicil, Urbana, IL; Paula Huls, Charleston, SC; Rick (Laura) Rudicil, Elkhart, IN, his bonus children, Angela Mitchell, Urbana, IL; Audra (Brian) Meis, Urbana, IL, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth; and sister, Lila Bohlen.

Richard was a member of the Local Plumbers & Pipefitters #149 for 65 years. He had been an Allstate Football player for Urbana High School and a longtime youth sports coach.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com