Richard Holland Chesnut Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Holland Chesnut of Springfield, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard Holland left this world on July 29, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Holland Chesnut to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard Holland had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard Holland may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nelson Hole Chesnut and Mildred Holland Chesnut; his wife Gail Eby; and his brother Nelson Robert Chesnut. He is survived by: his daughter Dianne Gyure (Eugene) of Springfield, IL; his granddaughter Amanda Koestner (Kyle) of Springfield, IL; and his niece Sister Mary Faustina "Melinda" Chesnut of East Peoria, IL..
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St. Paul's Lodge #500 (1020 Rickard Rd, Springfield, IL 62704). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Paul's Lodge #500 Scholarship Fund.
