Richard J. Durham's Obituary
Richard J. Durham, 55 years of East Carondelet, IL, passed away on June 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1965, in East St. Louis, IL.
Richard was a retired operating engineer from Local 520.
Surviving are his wife, Loretta Durham, nee Casey, his three daughters, Angela Reeg, Betty Durham and Charlene Durham, his four grandchildren, Casey Durham, Payton Esser, Rebecca Esser and Ryleigh Allensworth, his step-mother, Charlotte Durham, his three brothers, Stanley Durham, Brian Duck and Fred Duck III, his two sisters, Pam Duck and, Teresa Owens, along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Durham, his mother, Betty Jo Durham, nee Rea, his two brothers, Bobby Duck and Gary Durham, and his sister, Rena Duck.
Private services will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the family. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL.
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