Richard Ross Atkinson

Richard Ross Atkinson, 91, of Plano, IL passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at The Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1932 in Winchester, IL the son of Elmer Richard and Grace Eola (Miller) Atkinson. He married Margaret Petri on October 22, 1955. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during the Korean War. Richard was a member of the Plano American Legion. He was a foreman at Caterpillar in Montgomery, IL for 39 years. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by two sons, Richard (Lorie) Atkinson of Summerfield, FL, and Christopher (Carolina) Atkinson of Plano, IL; one daughter, Debra (Dan Cheehy) Seifrid of Sugar Grove, IL; ten grandchildren, several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret, his brother and sisters.

Private graveside services will be held at Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. According to Richard’s wishes there was no visitation and cremation was entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.eighnerfuneralhomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552- 3022