Richard Lee Stoll, 75, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home in Rochelle. Dick was born on January 7, 1943 to Donald H. and Elizabeth B. (Reuss) Stoll in Sycamore, IL. He married Patricia Ann Dittbenner on August 21, 1965 in Belvidere, IL. Dick was a farmer for most of his life. After leaving farming, Dick was a custodian at RTHS for 13 years. He loved many things outdoors including bird watching and feeding. He was also an avid gardener and loved to watch the weather roll in. He enjoyed fishing, especially in the North Woods of Minnesota.
Dick is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia of Rochelle; five children: Susan (David) Degelau of Rochelle, John Stoll of Naples, FL, Carrie (Cliff) Smart of Rochelle, Timothy (Chelsea) Stoll Sr. of Kingsport, TN, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Petrash of Victoria, TX; brother, Kenneth (Jan) Stoll of Esmond, IL; 16 grandchildren: Bradley (Brittany) Degelau, Christopher Degelau, Brian Stoll, Joseph Stoll, Brittney Stoll, Kyle (Emma) Smart, Kole (Brittany) Smart, Kara Smart, Timothy Stoll Jr., Jasmine (Michael) Cox, Connie Stoll, Bailey Wallen, Kiya Wallen, Dalton Petrash, Victoria Petrash, and Riley Petrash; three great grandchildren: Benjamin Kelley, Aurora Cox and Aribella Cox and his beloved fur baby, Bristol.
The visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 12 at the funeral home with Pastor Rob Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Greenview Cemetery in Esmond, IL. Memorials may be made in Dick's name to the Humane Society or Diabetes Foundation. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.