Richard “Rick” Elmo Payne, 85, of Huntley, died peacefully on May 1, 2024, at Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village,
Rick was born in Everett, Washington on May 26, 1938, to parents Elmo and Alvina (nee Jacobsen) Payne. Rick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country from September 1959 to July 1961. He married Marilee Gardner on April 4, 1962, and the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last month. Together they raised their family in Everett, WA., Clarendon Hill, IL, Rockford, IL, and Binghamton, NY before moving to Huntley in 2005. Rick had a strong relationship with God and was a faithful servant. He diligently served in his church as an Elder and cared greatly for his fellow church members. Rick was very social and made friends everywhere he went, and he had a great sense for people. He enjoyed gardening and spent countless hours in his garden. His family was everything to him and he treasured his grandchildren. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Marilee Payne, his children, Jeff (Judie) Payne, Tim (Anne) Payne, and Christina (Greg) Wehner, his grandchildren, Austin, Madeleine, Connor, Michael, William, and Kate, his sister, Donna (Jerry) Mueller, and Marilee’s sister, Suanne (Jim) Strebe.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Payne.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 1 p.m. to time of Funeral Service 2 p.m. all at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 N Church Street, Huntley.
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772.
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Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this difficult time. We will always think of the many conversations we had with Rick and how we met Rick and Marilee at a Cub game. May he rest in eternal peace.
So sorry for the loss of a great man
Our sincerely condolences to the family. May the peace of God be with you all.
To Marilee and family, we pray that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each one of you in this time of great sorrow. Rick was our dear friend, a truly faithful Christen brother in Christ. We will miss his kindness and gentle manner. He will remain forever in our hearts. With our sincerest sympathy and love.
I am so sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. My sincere sympathy to Marilee and family. May the peace of God be with you.
Deepest sympathy to you and family in this time of sorrow… God’s mercy be with you now and forever…
Marilee, we are saddened by the news of Rick’s death. We enjoyed getting to know Rick and you at Trinity. Sending a big hug. Ernie and Pat
We are so sorry for your loss Marilee. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Rick was the first person to welcome us to Sun City. He will certainly be missed.
Rick was truly one of the kindest men I have ever known. When you spoke to him he made you feel like there was no one he would rather be speaking to at that moment. He was the epitome of kindness. May all who knew and loved Rick find comfort in beatiful memories.