Richard Leonard Zupancic
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Richard Leonard Zupancic, 74, of Ocean View, Hawai'i passed away at his home on October 30, 2022. He was born on March 15, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois. Richard served our Country in the Navy, and worked as a machinist for Caterpillar for 32 years. He and his loving wife Paulette were married for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife Paulette; sons Eric Zupancic of Chicago, Illinois; Joel (Aga) Zupancic of South Elgin, Illinois; daughter Kim (Rocky) Gutierrez of Elwood, Illinois; sisters Barbara (Tom) Walsh of McFarland, Wisconsin; Sharon (Richard) Dillon of Minooka, Illinois; and four grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents Raymond (Ida) Zupancic of Joliet, Illinois; and brother Raymond (Janet) Zupancic of Joliet, Illinois.
A memorial service will be held on December 9, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois followed by a private memorial service on March 15, 2023 in Hawai'i. In lieu of flowers please send donations to charity of choice.
Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.