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October 07, 1928 December 21, 2020
October 07, 1928 -- December 21, 2020

Richard Joseph Destree, Age:93

Richard Joseph Destree, 93, died at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at The Danish Home of Chicago.

Richard was born on October 7, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Esther (Damkjer) Destree. He married Dorothy Dawn Thoring on July 10, 1948.

Dick is survived by his three sons, Dale (Barb) Destree of Chicago, Keith (Lani) Destree of Joliet, IL, and Rick (Colleen) Destree of Blairsville, GA; 6 grandchildren, and his 7 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy (Thoring); and his sister, Lois Kramke.

Richard served our country in the U.S. Army as a radio repairman in the Occupational Forces in Japan from 1946-47. He worked at Victor Comptometer in Chicago for 25 years and later started his own business, Dawn Sales, which he ran from 1974 until his retirement in 1992.

His interests included powerboats and sailing. He owned a sailboat that he and Dorothy enjoyed on Lake Michigan. Dick and Dorothy spent much time at summer homes in Wisconsin and on Lake of the Woods in Canada allowing them to be outdoors. Some of his favorite hobbies included traveling and fixing things.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A private burial of ashes will take place at Mount Olive Cemetery in Chicago.