RICHARD E. FOGEL

Richard E. Fogel, 92, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the home of his daughter, Myla, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born at home on March 7, 1932 in Freeport, IL the son of Harry and Bethel (Pepperman) Fogel. He married the love of his life, Lois Greeley, on January 22, 1955 in North Platte, Nebraska.  Dick and Lois met on a blind date in Denver, Colorado where he was serving in the United States Army and Lois was living and working at the time.

Dick graduated from Batavia high school in 1950.  After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army and proudly served as a Sergeant in the Korean War.  One of the highlights of his life was returning to South Korea for the 60th commemorative anniversary.  
Dick graduated from Northern Illinois University on the GI Bill in 1958 and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He was a Diamond Legion member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.  He worked for the DeKalb-Ogle Telephone Company and Northern Illinois University’s College of Education as Business Manager.  He retired from NIU in 1993.  He was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church where he served on many committees. 
Dick was also a 55-year Kiwanis Club Member and past president as well as a member of DeKalb Elks and Moose Lodge. 

Dick and Lois grew their family by adding four girls, Michelle, Marla, Melissa and Myla. He was a loving, caring and witty daddy, grandpa and big grandpa. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing poker, a good martini and attending all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events. His greatest love, joy, and pride was his family.

He is survived by his children Michelle Lovell, Marla (Tom) Wallin, Melissa (Brian) Smith, Myla (Tom) Lexa; his grandchildren Matthew (Erin) Austin, Meredith Bryant, Ryan (Lindsey) Wallin, Amy (Kevin) Hager, Kyle (Emily) Wallin, Jacob (Gina) Smith, Jillian (Cameron) Luker, Tia (Jack) Keller, Siera (Jaime Rojas) Lexa; his great-grandchildren Jack and Greta McMillan, Ava Bryant, Liam and Klara Wallin, Logan, Hattie and Hudson Hager, Henry Wallin, Everett Smith, Jayden,  Asher and Levi Rojas and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sweetheart and soulmate Lois in 1991; his siblings Wayne (Caroline), Lyle (Margaret), Paul (Virginia) Fogel and Alice (Jim) Pickett; his parents-in-law Cliff and Velma Greeley; his sister and brother in-law Carol (Rod) Pueppka, Eugene (Glennis) Greeley and his son-in-law, Sam Lovell.

Special thanks to Transitions Hospice, especially Tom and Nakiesha, for their kind and loving care.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, with Rev. Jonathan Crail officiating. 

Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb, with Full Military Honors by DeKalb American Legion Post 66. 

Visitation will be from 3pm to 6pm on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Fogel Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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