Richard Spafford Obituary (1939 - 2024)

John Richard “Dick” Spafford, 85, of Saunemin, passed away December 21, 2024, at Goldwater Care Center in Pontiac. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Saunemin with Pastor Dan Knutson officiating. He was born March 3, 1939, in Peoria and was adopted by John and Marie (Immke) Spafford. He leaves behind his wife, Helen (Muir), whom he married on February 14, 1960. They have two daughters, Terry Schumacher and Peggy Legner, as well as four grandchildren, Katie and Tim Schumacher and Christopher and Tiffany Legner. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Robbins. He is preceded in death by his parents. He loved his family, and they will dearly miss him. Memorials may be made to the Saunemin Fire Department or Saunemin Community Center. The family wishes to thank Goldwater Care Pontiac for the wonderful care in his final month.