Richard C. Stading

Richard C Stading, 77 of Hampshire IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 19, 2024. He was born March 5, 1947, in Elgin IL. He was the son of Milton and Eleanor (Rose) Stading. He was a 1965 graduate of Hampshire High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 at Fort Leonard Wood MO, Fort Bliss TX, and Fort Sheridan IL. He married Diane (Engel) August 23, 1969, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Hampshire IL. He was employed at J.H. Patterson Lumber Yard in Hampshire IL for 30 years. He was also employed at IL Department of Corrections at Valley View, Statesville Prison in Joliet, and Sheridan IL, as an accounting clerk. In December 2011 he was forced to retire due to medical issues. He was a volunteer for the Hampshire Fire Department from 1968 - 1989. He was a member of the State of IL Fire Association, and later Secretary. He was on the Coon Creek Committee in Hampshire IL from 1983 - 2008, and also worked on the parade with his family for a number of years. He was a member of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, where he later became Vice President from 1994 - 1995 and President from 1996 -1997. He was in the Harvard Milk Center Squares Group. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing for 10 years, and he later became President and Director. He was also a 56-year member of the American Legion. He received the Earl Engel Award in 2009. He was a member of St. Catherine's parish in Genoa IL. He was a devoted Catholic. He joined the Knight's of Columbus Council #14294 in Genoa IL, in July 2007. He later became 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and held many other positions. Richard loved to mow grass, play golf, play games with his friends and family, and he was a sports fanatic. He was a special person to friends and relatives. He will be remembered for being an amazing husband to his wife of 54 years and the most supportive father to his children. He loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. It was a blessing to know him, and he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife Diane Stading, his children Amy Mathey of Genoa IL, Brian and (Lori) Stading of Queen Creek AZ, Shelly and (James) Garrett of Genoa IL, and Nicole Stading (Jay Roidl) of Belvidere IL; his grandchildren Morgan, Gage, Zach, Brady, Lilah, Aidan, Josh, Andrew, Jett, and Asher; sister and brother in laws, many nieces and nephews; and his pets Cocoa and Bella. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nicole Marie Stading; granddaughter Alexandra Mathey; his parents and two brothers, James and Russell. The visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday May 30th at Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine's Church at 340 S. Stott St. Genoa IL at 10:30am on Friday May 31st, with Father Jeremy Trowbridge officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Genoa IL. Memorials to be made to Hampshire Fire and Rescue, Knights of Columbus in Genoa IL, and St. Catherine's Church in Genoa IL. A special thanks to St. Croix Hospice Care especially nurses Rachel and Laura for your loving and supportive care it was sincerely appreciated.

Richard C. Stading

March 5, 1947 - May 19, 2024