Hartshorn, Richard Henry

Richard “Dick” Henry Hartshorn, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Monday, January 28, 2015 at 9:44 A.M. at Procter Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born on February 19, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Henry Sylvester and Rose (Baxter) Hartshorn. Dick married Linda Kellett on May 25, 1974 in Carthage, Illinois. He retired from Butler Manufacturing after 30 years of employment as a welder. Dick was active with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where he was a previous Trustee and President; he was also a member of the local Steelworkers Union. Dick enjoyed listening to music, watching football, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife; Linda Hartshorn of Galesburg, two children; Kelly Hartshorn of Galesburg, Jason (and Nickcole Hoban) Hartshorn of Galesburg, one grandson; Richard Brandon Hartshorn of Galesburg, six siblings; Roger (and Alice) Hartshorn of East Galesburg, Ronald Hartshorn of East Galesburg, Bill (and Sherry) Hartshorn of the Wisconsin Dells, Jim (and Linda) Hartshorn of Galesburg, Pam (and Jeff) Eigen of Kansas, Bob Hartshorn of Galesburg, and one aunt; Juanita (and Johnny) Barrett of Dubuque, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Henry and Rose Hartshorn, and one son; Bil Hartshorn.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg, Illinois. Memorial donations may be left to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

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