Richard John Vanderwerf Sr. Obituary

The memory of Richard John Vanderwerf Sr. of Charleston, Illinois, who passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 77, 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 Richard John Vanderwerf Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

Though Richard John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard John 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.

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