Dick Dean Apple Obituary
The memory of Dick Dean Apple of Arcola, Illinois, who passed away on November 11, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dick Dean Apple to pay them a last tribute.
Though Dick may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Dick touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Guy Thomas and Cora Mae Apple (Dean); and his brothers, Thomas B. Apple and Charles W. Apple. He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Louise Apple (Rankins); his daughters, Lori Ann McGuffey (Robert) of Arcola, IL and Leslie Beth Reinhart (Russell) of Crystal Lake, IL; and his grandson Jack W. Reinhart.
For those who wish, memorials in Dick's honor may be made to the Oakland Senior Center.
