Richard A. Dobey Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard A. Dobey of Middletown, Illinois is shared. Richard passed away on November 7, 2026. 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, Donald Dobey and Julia Elizabeth Dobey (Sparks); his siblings, Tom Dobey, Ruth Thomas and Judy Jennings; and his pets, Purdy and Gotham.
He is survived by: his wife Cindy Dobey (Kish); his children, Shawn Terrell, Dawn Boward, Josh Gasparini (Suzi), Michael Gasparini (Izzy) and Zac Gasparini (Kari); his grandchildren, Denver Hoffert (Sabreena), Isabella Gasparini (Dyllan Ferguson), Keira Hoffert (Cade McClellan), Garrett Boward, Emery Boward, Aidan Gasparini, Tyler Gasparini, Owen Gasparini and Emmett Gasparini; his great grandchildren, Adalyn Hoffert and Grayson Ferguson; his brothers, Ed Dobey and Jim Dobey; and his pet Selkie. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Middletown Bible Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Middletown Fire and Rescue or Middletown Bible Church.
