Richard W. Ubl

June 3, 1932

Richard (Dick) Ubl was born June 3,1932 in Chicago to his parents, William and Josephine Ubl and lived in Berwyn, Illinois until he went to Drake University 1950. He graduated in 1954 and the served in the army and was stationed in Japan for almost 2 years. In 1957, he met the love of his life, Carol Chaberski and they were married in September of 1958.

He is survived by four daughters. Kimberly (Dean) Bourdages, Cynthia (Dr Scott) Altman, Linda (Dino) Armiros and Paula Daley.  They have 11 grandchildren.  Lauren (Andrew) Ondik, Austin (Chelsea) Bourdages, Nicholas Bourdages, Jessica Altman, Michael Altman, Bradley Altman, Emily (Doug) Jacobs, Zoe Armiros, William (Riley finance) Armiros, Sam (Angela) Daley, Christine Daley.

Also survived by 5 great grandchildren Olive, Lainey and Drew Ondik, Maya and Daniel Jacobs. He is survived by his sister- in law Ramona Heming.

Dick was employed at Loyola University and came to Northern Illinois University in 1974. He served almost 20 years as Director of Development and Alumni Relations as well as Executive Director of the NIU Foundation. He retired in 1993. He then became the first executive director of the Dekalb County Community Foundation. It was his pride and joy as he witnessed its growth and success.

He was a member of Dekalb Rotary before moving to Sycamore and served on the board of Voluntary Action Center. He served on the Fire and Police Commissions in both Dekalb and Sycamore. He also served on the board of the Dekalb County Nursing and Rehab Center when they approved the building of the Heritage Retirement Home.

Richard is predeceased by his wife Carol, his sister Willette, and parents.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers you can make a contribution to the Dekalb County Community Foundation at 475 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore IL, 60178  in memory of Richard under the endowment which has long been established under the Richard and Carol Ubl Fund.

Special thanks to Oakcrest staff, from management to housekeeping to food service and mostly his nurses and aides for all the wonderful care over the years!

We would also like to thank Heartland Hospice for his end of life care.

Cremation rites were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.