Sympathy Notice: Rev. Richard Hundrieser

Posted: February 2 2024 at 10:10 PM

Rev. Richard A. Hundrieser, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 26, 2024. Rev. Hundrieser was approved for probationary membership in 1989 and ordained as an elder in 1991. During his ministry he served Fox River Grove: Community; Dixon: First; Polo: Emmanuel; Walnut; retired, 2000; Kingston, 2002, until retirement in 2004.

Rev. Hundrieser was 92 years old.

Memorial services are to be determined.

Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:

Mrs. Rebecca Hundrieser
212½ First Street
Dixon, IL 61021-3028

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