We just learned of the passing of Richard "Dick" Barthuly

Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on Apr. 27, 2014

WONDER LAKE - Richard John "Dick" Barthuly, age 71, of Wonder Lake, died Friday, April 25, 2014, at his home. He was born July 28, 1942 in Chicago to Jacob and Rosemary (Kmeick) Barthuly. On February 8, 1964, he married Barbara Anne Duchaj in Chicago. Formerly of Chicago, Dick was a resident of Wonder Lake since 1965. He was a self- employed tax preparer and owner of five H&R Block businesses in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Algonquin, Harvard, and Huntley. Dick earned the enrolled agent credential with the I.R.S., the highest credential the IRS awards. During his leisure time, Dick loved to go dancing with his wife, and also taught dance as a certified instructor. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears. A generous man who helped many people, he was fond of entertaining friends and neighbors at his home, especially when all could enjoy the outdoors on his deck. Other enjoyments included traveling throughout the U.S. as well as abroad. He enjoyed a full life, and was a doting grandfather. Survivors include two children, Candace (Tom) Gscheidle of Wonder Lake, and Rebecca (Dan) Khollman of Wonder Lake; grandchildren, Eric and Isabel Gscheidle, and Daniel, Michael, and Elizabeth Khollman, all of Wonder Lake; and a brother, Ronald (Dolores) Barthuly of Grayslake. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Barbara, on December 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prayers, then proceeding to the 11:30 a.m. funeral Mass at Christ the King Church, Wonder Lake. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery. For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.