Obituaries
Richard Cary Royston, III
October 10, 1941 - June 26, 2024
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VISITATION
July 1, 2024 | 4-8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois - Funeral Mass
- July 2, 2024 | 10:00 A.M.
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St. Patrick Catholic Church
400 Cedar Street
St. Charles, Illinois -
Burial Location
Private-Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva
Richard Cary Royston III, age 82, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away June 26th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late R.C. Royston Jr. and Eunice Royston, Cary was a man of great character and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Cary proudly served his country in the Navy, a testament to his dedication and patriotism. Following his military service, he worked at Armin Tool for over 40 years, where his expertise and reliability were highly valued. Known for always having the right tool for any job, Cary’s practical skills were matched only by his love for nature and the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, often found casting a line and enjoying the tranquility of the water but rarely catching a fish.
He was blessed with a remarkable sense of humor and a talent for telling jokes that could light up any room or just make everyone groan. His laughter and stories will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Cary is survived by his devoted wife, Jeanne, and his children: Rick (Evelyn) Royston IV, Susan (Toby) VonAlevensleben, Michele (Michael) Dutton, Katie (Michael) Cavaliere, Melissa (Joshua) Busson, and stepson Chris Mabbitt. His legacy continues through his 14 beloved grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life. He is also survived by his sister, Charla Lake, and his brother, Fritz Roy Royston, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Cary was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ruahama, and his beloved late wife, Patricia Royston.
A loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather, Cary will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Funeral mass will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 2nd at St. Patrick Downtown Catholic Church, 400 Cedar Street., St. Charles. Interment will be private at Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, (corner of Rt. 64 and Rt. 25), St. Charles.
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Katie from Elburn, IL
"I miss you dad. I will see you again…breaaaak!!"
donns busdon from nrw franklin, OH
"we sbdolutely love cary !! so much fun when he came to toen!! he loved his kids!! i remember sll of his stories!! so sorry 4 ur loss bur memories r the best!!!"
Richard Walrod from Sioux City ,Iowa, IA
"Cary (Roy) and I served on the Oriskany together. Lot of good times together. I and my wife came to his 70th birthday party. Had not seen him for 50 years. His comment was (What the ——— you doing here. Rest in peace old pal till we meet on the flight deck of Gods carrier👍👍"
Roberta Morgan from Albany, OR
"Cary was my friend. I have, i suppose, known him all my life. Our parents were friends. He was close to my older brothers when we were young. We were closer as adults. I will miss his humor. My sincere condolences to all his children and their families. roberta.morgan@comcast.net"
Charles Cizek from Elgin, IL
"So sad to hear of the loss of Cary.He was truly one of a kind person.Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you but Lord willing I will see you again along with all our west side friend from Armin. Chuck Cizek"
Stephanie and Steve Radez from Wayne , IL
"Susan and family, Steve and I were saddened to hear of Cary’s passing. Yet another bright star in the heavens now, on a star filled night. That is how we will remember him. Blessings to the family."
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"Carry. I met you by the wedding of Evi my sister and Rick. You were a very nice person. It is a big loss. Rest in peace."
Andrea from Fairbanks, AK
"Uncle Cary, I did not have the pleasure of spending a great deal of time with you over the years, but I spent enough time to roll my eyes and chuckle at your jokes. I was very happy to have spent time with you in Fairbanks and witnessed how much you loved my parents. Thank you for being a constant in their lives. You will surely be missed. To my cousins, whom I would really like to get to know better, I am sorry for your loss and pray for peace and contentment in your hearts."
Judi and Rick Siegler from Waupaca, WI, WI
"Cary and family were our Wayne neighbors for 40 years. We have so many memories of the times we spent together. Some times were happy and silly and some times were sad. We stayed friends through all of it. Our hearts go out to Rick, Susan, Michele, Katie and Mellisa and their families. Also, our sympathy to Jeanne. Cary was smart, quick witted and most of all resilient. He was a good and faithful neighbor and friend."