Richard Roy Moore, 59, of Dakota passed away early Saturday morning due to a vehicle accident in Stephenson County. Richard was born July 24, 1955 to Roy and Marion Moore. He was a 1973 graduate from Freeport High School and received his Associates' Degree from Highland Community College. He was an electrician at Titan Tire since 1975 and also owned a farm near Orangeville. He treasured his step-grandchildren, Nicholas, Oliver, and Jack who they called "Papa". Richard will be greatly missed by his sister, Patty (Jeff) Robertson, his nieces, Alicia (Brandon) Thomas of Fort Carson, Colorado, Kari (Todd) Penticoff of South Beloit, and nephew Shawn (Christi) Robertson of Freeport. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Tara (Dan) Allind of Orangeville, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Margaret Ovist. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Walker Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his memory.