Richard Dean “Dick” Kasson, 89, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, July 26, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Richard was a Sheet Metal Worker for Westerheide Sheet Metal Company in East St. Louis, IL. He was the treasurer of the Sheet Metal Local # 268 Retirees Club.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife: Patricia Joan, nee Barton, Kasson
- Parents: Chester Richard and Lola Fae, nee Garner, Kasson
- Brother: Donald Kasson
- Granddaughter: Megan Blakely
Surviving are his:
- Children
- Richard (Cathy) Kasson Jr. of Waterloo, IL
- Karen Schwarztrauber of Charleston, SC
- Dianne Blakely of Smithton, IL
- Grandchildren
- Virginia Kasson
- Christopher Kasson
- Nick Schwarztrauber
- Jake Schwarztrauber
- Stephen Blakely (fiancée, Jessica Haar)
- Troy Blakely
- Jamie Rae Blakely
- Fae Blakely
- 4 great grandchildren
- 3 great great-grandchildren
- Friends at the Corner Chill and Grill
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s – St. Louis, MO.
Funeral: Private family interment.
7 Comments To "Richard Dean “Dick” Kasson"
#1 Comment By Shirley Rafferty Chora On April 10, 2024 @ 3:37 pm
Dick was a great person and a great friend to all. Many memories thru the years.
He was a true friend to Darrrell, and shared many good times together.
Loved his family very much!!
Shirley Rafferty Chora and family
#2 Comment By Jana Lund On April 11, 2024 @ 5:58 pm
I’m so sorry Dianne. You and all your family have my sympathy.
#3 Comment By Cassandra, part of his corner family On April 12, 2024 @ 7:11 pm
My favorite lil man will forever be in my heart. Im so sorry to everyone who lost this great man!!
I had the honor to get to know Dick over the past 5/6 years and he will never be forgotten!! It meant the world to me to see him every Monday Wednesday and Friday!!
Thank you all for sharing him with us at the corner!!
#4 Comment By Jennifer Seidler On April 15, 2024 @ 8:39 pm
Rich–so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
#5 Comment By Douglas Dressel On April 16, 2024 @ 4:03 am
Very sorry to hear this sad news. Dick was a funny guy with a dry sense of humor. It was always fun to talk with him and get his (often hilarious) take on current events…
#6 Comment By Clark & Donna Doherty On April 16, 2024 @ 9:13 am
Rich – Having known you and Cathy for over 40 years we knew how close you were to your dad especially over the last several years. You and your family have Donna and my deepest condolences.
#7 Comment By Terry Schwarztrauber On April 16, 2024 @ 3:19 pm
My sympathy Karen.