David L. Richards, age 61 of Winthrop Harbor, IL died at home under Hospice Care on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Born in Kenosha on August 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Arnold and Anna (Roberts) Richards.  He was a graduate of Tremper High School.  David moved to Winthrop Harbor six years ago.

For many years, David was employed in the Printing Industry and was a former member of the Printers Union.  He was later employed in the shipping and receiving department of Westosha Tool.

Earlier in life, David was very active in the Boy Scouts of America.  David loved everything that involved the outdoors.  He was an avid motorcyclist, boater, camper and horseshoe player.  David enjoyed using his horseshoe skills to play on the Kreuser's Lagoon league.

David is survived by his significant other, Bernadine “Bernie” Flores; his children and their families, Christa Richards and her son, Ethan Richards, Jake (Tabitha Wessels) Richards and their children, Ellie and Jack David Richards, Tristen Cairo and his daughter, Leighla Cairo; Miranda (David) VanCleve and their children, Ariana and Maddux VanCleve, Janelle (Lucas) McCann and Collin (Jennifer Lee) Cairo and their daughter, Taryn Beck.

He is further survived by his siblings, Arnold “Rick” Richards, Kent (Beverly) Richards, Dale (Marcia) Richards and Brenda (Mike) Usinger; and many loving nieces and nephews.

On July 19, 1980, he was united in marriage to Vicki Moeller.  They were blessed with two children, Christa and Jake.  Their union was later dissolved.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Richards; and Bernie’s grandson, Bryce Cairo.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for the exceptional love and care they provided.

Service Info

Funeral Services honoring David’s life will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144.