Richard "Dick" Roger Kalina

Mr. Richard “Dick” Kalina died peacefully at home on Thursday March 22nd in Roodhouse Illinois at the age of 84. Richard is survived by his wife Hilda (Moser) Kalina of Roodhouse IL sister Marian DuCasse of Chicago IL, 6 children Richard (Barbara) Kalina II of Gadsen Alabama, Susan (Jim) Young of Godfrey IL, Rodney (Carrie) Kalina of Alton Illinois, Rhonda (David) Acker of Jacksonville Illinois, Bart Kalina of Roodhouse Illinois, and Rachael Dean of Jacksonville Illinois. He is preceded indeath by his parents, 6 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandchild. Richard was born on March 8th, 1934 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Josef and Lucia (Szymanski) Kalina. Richard was baptized in the Catholic faith at St. Mary – Torun, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and was an altar boy after moving to Chicago. He was the last of 9 children which included Jerome, John, George, Joseph J, Lucile Andrich, Robert, Marian DuCasse, and Albert Kalina. He volunteered to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was Athletic Director for the 833rd Ordnance Company. Richard married Hilda Moser November 25th, 1961. He later received a degree in education from University of Illinois Chicago Circle campus. Richard enjoyed varied employment as a milkman, apartment custodian, commercial painter, forestry specialist and a Teamster for the city of Chicago, rural mail carrier, substitute teacher and driver education instructor. Over 9 years in Chicago, the couple welcomed 6 children into their home and over his lifetime had an assortment of beloved dogs. Richard’s children remember him as a diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and Bullswho especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play all sports. He carried on the family love of sports, becoming a cross country runner in both high school and college. He greatly enjoyed teaching his children to play a wide variety of sports, coaching several youth teams that included his children. He leaves thirteen grandchildren, Ashley Kalina of California, Richard R Kalina III (Trey) of North Carolina, Aimee (Brian) Chester, Krista (Justin) Arnott, Jimmy Young all of Godfrey, Illinois, Aaron Kalina of Alton Illinois, Adam (Erin) Scimone, Paul Scimone of St. Louis, Missouri, Anthony Scimone of Denver, Colorado, Nickolaus (Loretta) and Cody Acker, Lucy Groner, Phoebe Dean all of Jacksonville, Illinois. Also included are his 10 great-grandchildren Steven/Sofia Johnson, Sarah/Sadi Chester, plus Lorelai Arnott all of Godfrey IL. Step-great grandchildren are Jayden Miller, Dylan, Payton, Dominic and Nathyn Acker all of Jacksonville. Richard was preceded in death by his granddaughter Kathryn Kalina. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 26th from 1-3pm at Mackey-Daws Funeral Home in Roodhouse IL with a reception to follow at All Saints Catholic Church in Whitehall IL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Richard’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to DaVita Springfield South Dialysis 2930 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703 or BJC Hospice at One Professional Drive, Suite 180 Alton, Illinois 62002. Condolences can be sent to www.dawsfunaeralhome.com. The family would like to thank Prairie Counsel on Aging, BJC Hospice, Home Instead Senior Care, DaVita South and private caregivers for their efforts and care.

Richard "Dick" Roger Kalina

March 8, 1934 - March 22, 2018