Obituaries
Peoria- Rick Dwyer, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence.
Rick was born on June 14, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Edward and Mary Ann Dwyer. Rick graduated from Bergan High School in 1969 and Florida State University in 1973.
Surviving are his daughter, Emily (Jared) of Columbia, MO; brother, Mike Dwyer of Peoria; sister Molly (Jim) Connor of Lake Zurich, IL; nephews Jim (Tifanie) and Matt (Kristin) Connor and niece Katie Connor.
Rick worked at S & S Builders Hardware, Vonachen Services and G & D Trucking.
Rick enjoyed watching his beloved Florida State Seminoles football games, Chicago Bears and Blackhawks and the St. Louis Cardinals. Rick was a dedicated listener of WGN radio and enjoyed sharing comical stories told by many different radio personalities over the years. Rick was known for his meticulous and dedicated work ethic and immaculate attention to detail. He was a devoted and proud father to Emily and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Mary Ann Dwyer.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Philomena Catholic Church with visitation being held 30 minutes prior to mass. Father David Richardson will officiate and burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials in Rick’s name can be made to the Pat Goldin Scholarship Fund at Bradley University 1501 Bradley Avenue Peoria, IL 61625.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
22
Jun
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Mass
22
Jun
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
7519 N. Allen Road
Peoria, IL 61614