Richard Yeates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Yeates of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on December 3, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Forest Yeates and Gretchen Yeates (Albright); his wife Loretta Logan; and his siblings, David Yeates and Carol Hilscher.
He is survived by: his sons, Gregory Yeates and Mark; his grandchildren, Mark, Matthew (Kristina), Cory (Regan), Tyler (Brittany), Jordan and Chace; his siblings, Dale Yeates (Elaine) of Superior, WI and Mary Ann Eisenhuth (Al Wille) of La Moille, IL; and his close friend Sharon Nation of Springfield. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Butler Funeral Home - Springfield (900 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association at http://www.heart.org. or American Cancer Association at cancer.org/dignitymemorial.
