Richard S. Wills, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Sunrise Naperville North, Reminiscence. He was born October 16, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Stanley M. Wills and June W. Wills Spiller. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1958 and attended the University of Minnesota. Dick worked for Unilever for 38 years where he retired as a Divisional Sales Manager. In retirement, Dick went on to be an accomplished sales agent, working for Keller Williams and John Greene, Naperville and Premier Plus, Marco Island, Florida.
Dick was known for his determination and extraordinary work ethic. He had a knack for making friends wherever he went. He was an avid Nascar race fan, enjoyed travel and his second home on the Gulf in Marco Island, Florida. Above all, Dick was dedicated to his family. He is survived by his loving spouse of 61 years, Karen M. Wills; his brother, Robert R. Wills; and children, Curtis R. Wills, Kristin K. Park, and Laura J. Link. Dick also has a legacy of nine grandchildren: Evan M. Park, Sara R. Park, Taylor R. Wills, Trevor C. Wills, Chloe M. Park, Jacob D. Link, Kayli K. Link, Kevin C. Wills, and Kendall R. Wills.
We welcome family and friends to his church of 45 years, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington, Naperville, Illinois for a visitation at 10am and Memorial Service at 11am on Friday, December 16, 2022.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Dick’s name to: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540, (630) 355-2522, www.oursaviours.com.
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