Richard J. Meyer, 85, of East Dubuque passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Bell Tower Retirement Home in East Dubuque, surrounded by his loving family.

Friends and family may call from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery.

Richard was born on July 29, 1932 in East Dubuque, the son of Joseph and Blanche (White) Meyer and graduated from East Dubuque High School. He served our country with honor in the Army and was awarded the Bronze Star in the Korean War. He married way out of his league to Rosita Welp on April 16, 1955, and had four children.

Richard retired as a tool and die maker from Flexsteel Industries. He loved putting puzzles together, playing euchre, the casino, traveling and sports, especially the World Champion Chicago Cubs. He was also active in St. Mary’s church.

Richard was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also the nicest guy you would ever want to meet and had a sense of humor that was appreciated by all who met him.

He is survived by three children, Deb (Terry) Temperley of East Dubuque, Dave (Debbie Schmitz) of Grayslake, Illinois, and John of Dyersville, Iowa; six grandchildren, Luke and Brian Temperley, Molly Dallman and Joel Meyer, Natalie Meyer and Alicia Fortney; eight great-grandchildren and a special lady, Diane Buhr of East Dubuque.

Richard was welcomed to heaven by his wife Rosita, son Joel, parents, and eight brothers and sisters.

The family would like to thank the special people of Hospice of Dubuque especially Shirley, Amy, and Ryan, as well as the angels at the Bell Tower Retirement home. They also request that no flowers be sent.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.