Obituary of Richard Tea

Richard Henry Tea "Dick" Age 85, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet and a lifelong Joliet Township resident before retiring to Shorewood in 2005. A graduate of Joliet Township High School, Class of 1948. A lifelong farmer in Elwood. Also employed at the Joliet Public School District for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Marks and Mary (nee Baber) Tea; two brothers, John Marks Tea in infancy and Robert W. (Helen) Tea; and a grandson, Brandon Nicholas Fosnaugh (1996). Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen (nee Cherveny) Tea of Shorewood; two sons, Richard D. (Vicki) Tea of Channahon and James A. (Robyn) Tea of Minooka; one daughter, Diane (Chris) Fosnaugh of Lockport; six grandchildren, Corey Tea, Lindsay Middleton, Brandi (Ron) Miller, Kristin (the late Tim) Williford, Justin Tea, and Chad Fosnaugh; seven great-grandchildren, Kaylin and Logan Middleton; Zachary Williford; Ariella Ashley; Brooke and Ashlyn Miller; and Charlotte Tea; one brother-in-law, George "Duke" (Darlene) Cherveny; and several nephews and cousins also survive. Dick was a fan of most Chicago Sports Teams, the Fighting Illini and also enjoyed watching old Westerns. His most favorite times were spent in the company of his grandkids and great-grandkids. The Tea family will always be thankful to Drs. Sosenko and Walsh, Dr. Waszak, Dr. Ramesh Patel, Dr. Wright and the staff at Joliet Area Community Hospice for their compassionate care. Funeral Services for Richard Henry Tea will be Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames funeral home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice. Visitation Friday, 3-8 p.m. For information (815) 741-5500.