Obituaries
Richard (Rich) Treonis
October 15, 1943 - March 3, 2021
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VISITATION
March 8, 2021 | 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Funeral
- March 9, 2021 | 10:30 A.M.
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St. Patrick Crane Road Catholic Church
6N491 Crane Road
St. Charles, Illinois 60175 -
Burial Location
Private
Richard J. Treonis 77 died Wednesday March 3, 2021 at home. Richard was born October 15, 1943 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the son of John and Frances Treonis.
Rich was first a letter Carrier and then a Union Activist for 60+ years up until the time of his death. Rich had just received the prestigious Harry S. Truman Award for 2021 for many years of tireless service for the Democratic Party. Rich loved his wife Colette and his Nascar races. He would get all his family involved in going to races all over the United States. He loved traveling with family and friends and taking his beloved camper on many road trips.
He is survived by his spouse Colette, children; Amy John (Shannon) Nicholas, stepchildren; Nicholas and Josh, grandchildren; Alex, Tyler, Zane and Jack, sister Carol (Robert) and many nieces and nephews and his beloved Golden Retriever Heidi.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, brother and daughter.
Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 9 2021at St. Patrick Crane Road Catholic Church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60175. Burial will be private.
If you are planning on attending the funeral mass for Richard, St. Patrick Church request you to click on the link to register your attendance. Thank you
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Barb Grows from Sleepy Hollow, IL
"Thoughts and prayers to Rich’s family and children. I hope you can find strength and comfort in those around you."
Bruce Goodman from Elmhurst, IL
"No words can express the sadness I feel. Rich was a friend and mentor. A great union advocate. I’ll miss him. His contribution to Branch 825 will never be forgotten."
Marcia Bleyer from Lindenhurst, IL
"We were friends of the family but Rich always made us feel like family. Such a warm welcoming person. He will be missed. Marcia and Scott Bleyer"
Karen E Walsh from MUNDELEIN, IL
"I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Rich was a great guy and he knew his wines. Colette--take care of yourself."
Robert & Cheryl Kabat from North Riverside, IL
"We are so sorry for your loss. Rich was an awesome guy and will be deeply miss by all. We enjoyed getting together for some laughs and a good glass of wine. Thoughts and prayers sent for you and your family. God bless."
George Skinner from Whitwell , TN
"Nancy and me have known the Treonis family since we were kids. We went to races and fished together for seventy years. He was my best friend and a good man. Rest In Peace buddy."
Robert & Cheryl Kabat from North Riverside, IL
"We are so sorry for your loss. Rich will be missed by many. We enjoyed getting together having some laughs and a glass of great wine. Thoughts and prayers sent your way. God Bless."
Dianne Frett from Willowbrook , IL
"Rich would always have a warm welcome, when I would see him & Colette at different union functions over the years. Loved our great conversations about traveling over a nice bottle of wine. He’s one that all of us will truly miss. Colette, my deepest sympathy to you & your family."
Thomas Glende from Gurnee, IL
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Colette and their family on the passing of Rich. What great Union leadership he showed for so many years representing the letter carriers of Branch 825. He worked equally as hard in the political venue helping get Democrats elected and getting others involved in politics also. I am also grateful for the knowledge I received from Rich over the years about politics and Union work. Rest in peace Rich you will be missed."
Donna Vince from Oak Brook , IL
"All my prayers go out to Rich’s family and that there happy memories carry them through this sad time ."
MARCIA TOTH from NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
"Colette, with deepest sympathy on the passing of your favorite travel partner to warm destinations. Rich, you will be sorely missed by your family members and countless friends. RIP"
Stan Kostur from South Elgin, IL
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stan and Nina"
MARY MISKANIS from Saint Charles, IL
"My condolences go out to Colleen and children. Rich will be missed as he was such a friendly man. He helped so many. God bless you all. May our Postal brother "rest in peace"."
Jt from Oak Park, IL
"Collette , Rich was a mentor to me and more important a friend who whenever we saw each other we would just pick up are conversation like no time had elapsed. Our times at hotel lobby bars, conventions, and with you at Tufano’s will always be in my memory forever, and it will make me smile! I am thankful I met Rich and had these experiences. Peace and love, Jt"
Carolyn Pearson from West Chicago, IL
"Colette, You have the deepest sympathy of the FVDTC members. You and your family (including Heidi, of course) are in our thoughts and prayers."
Gerard from Munster, IN
"He was a good man. I haven't been in contact with Rich in recent years but I have some great memories of some really fun times. RIP Rich."