It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Mendez Sr. of Granite City, Illinois, born in Madison, Illinois, who passed away on June 14, 2022, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Anthony Mendez and Catherine German (Huckla); and his stepfather Arthur German. He is survived by : his children, Laura (Mark Guenther), Richard (Gayle Mendez Jr.) and Toni (Todd Williams); his grandchildren, Becky, Katie, Jordan, Kristen, Matthew, Logan and Brooke; his great grandchildren, Lyla, Lydia, Derek and Beau; and his sister Margaret Czapla of St. Louis. He is also survived by other extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Mary & St. Mark Catholic Church and may be accepted at the funeral home.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home