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Richard D. Pavelka Obituary

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Richard D. Pavelka

Streator, IL

January 27, 1938 - January 19, 2022

Richard D. Pavelka Obituary

  Richard D. Pavelka, 83, of Streator passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at O.S.F. St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

  Funeral services will be at 12:00 P.M. Saturday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator. 

  Visitation will be from 10-12 P.M. Saturday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.

  Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

  Born January 27, 1938 in Peoria he was the son of John and Irma (Apaki) Pavelka. 

  He is survived by sons, Troy (Trish) Pavelka of LaGrange and John (Mandy) Pavelka of Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren, Tate, Henry, Graham and Palmer Pavelka; and a sister, Susan (Terry) Hopkins of Syracuse, New York.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bill and Bob Pavelka.

  Born and raised in Peoria he attended Peoria Woodruff High School.  He later graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. 

  He served in the United States Army Reserve with a 6 month stint in active duty.

  He worked for Illinois Fruit and Produce and US Foods from 1972-2005.  He served in the capacities of Regional Sales, Marketing and retired as the Purchasing Manager.

  He was a member of the Free Masons.

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