Richard E. Strebendt Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard E. Strebendt (Wheaton, Illinois), born in Detroit, Michigan, departing on April 23, 2026 at the age of 82. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

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

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Ronald and Alan Strebendt. He is survived by: his wife Frances Belusko Strebendt; and his brother Charles Strebendt (Celia) of Plattsburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Illinois Railway Museum, Union Illinois in his memory would be appreciated.