Richard N. Clemmensen

Richard Norman 'Dick' Clemmensen Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015, at his home in Oak Brook, IL. He was born on November 21, 1927 and grew up in Lebanon, IN and Robinson, IL. He served in WW II as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bronson and USS Healy. After the war, Dick attended Miami University in Oxford, OH where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration in 1951. At Miami, Dick met his future bride, Virginia Phillipy, his wife of 47 years. He went on to a successful 25 year career with Armstrong World Industries, including his last position as president of Pacific World. He then successfully grew his own food brokerage business in Chicago. A beloved husband and father, he and his wife raised four children and were active in Scouting, their children's sports and the Episcopal Church. He enjoyed snow skiing, gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with his family. Dick was active on many boards, including the Chicago Crime Commission, President of the University of Illinois Dad's Association, and the West Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Dick was inducted into the Scouting honor society, Order of the Arrow, and was also a 32nd degree Freemason. He is survived by a son, Richard (Allyson) of Agoura Hills, CA, a son, Kurt of Dallas, TX, a son, Christopher (Beth) of Lake Forest, IL, a daughter, Ginger (Anthony) Leopold of Bolingbrook, IL; eight grandchildren, Lyndsey, Samantha, Christopher and Mackenna Leopold; Alex and Tyler Clemmensen, and Connor and Andrew Clemmensen, as well as two great grandchildren, Anthony Leopold and Chloe Leopold Velasquez. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia P. Clemmensen, a great granddaughter, Sophia Leopold Velasquez, a sister, Donna (Ed) Dean, a brother Fritz (Ginny) Clemmensen, and his parents, Fritz and Clara Clemmensen. Visitation is Friday, October 30, 3 to 8 p.m., at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL. Funeral services are Saturday, October 31, at 11am, Grace Episcopal Church, 120 E. First St, Hinsdale, IL. Internment at Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015 (www.scouting.org). -

Location
Willowbrook

Visitation
Friday October 30, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Services
Saturday October 31, 11:00 a.m. Family & Friends to meet at Grace Episcopal Church 120 E First Street Hinsdale, IL

Burial Location
Bronswood Cemetery

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