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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Richard Henry
Tesnow
November 22, 1941 – May 5, 2023
Richard "Dick" Tesnow, age 81 a Yorkville IL resident formerly of Wheaton, died May 5, 2023. He was born November 22, 1941 in Oak Park, IL to Henry and Evelyn Tesnow.
Dick grew up in Warrenville, IL and attended Wheaton Community High School where he graduated in 1959. He met his wife Lucille (Kuefler) at Wheaton Community High School and they married on October 20, 1962. After they were married they resided in Wheaton, IL. Dick was a truck driver for many years which began with working for John Winkler, long time neighbor and friend for Oak Park Transfer and then spent many years at Koubenec Motor Service in Huntley, IL. He ended his career and retired from Brackmann Trucking in Hinckley, IL. After his retirement Dick enjoyed gathering with family and friends, front porch sitting, and keeping the house maintained and the yard manicured.
Dick is survived by his wife, Lucille Tesnow of Yorkville, IL, his sister Elizabeth Fessler of Warrenville, IL,and his brother Charles Tesnow of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; two sons, Robert (Cindy) Tesnow of Wheaton, IL and Edward (Lisa) Tesnow of Rockford,IL; Grandchildren Edward Jr Rockford, IL, Gregory (Jessica) Davis Junction, IL, Kristine (Frank) Machesney Park, IL; James (Colleen) of South Elgin, IL; and Ryan of Wheaton, IL. Great Grandchildren Paislee, Brody, and Dino.
Dick was proceeded in death by his father Henry D. Tesnow and his mother, Evelyn A. Tesnow.
A visitation will be held May 13, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Wheaton. In Dick's memory, friends are encouraged to dress casually.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027 .
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