Richard Scheffel

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Richard C. Scheffel, 94 of Godfrey, died at his home at 4:50 A.M. on Monday, February 27, 2017.

He was born to the late Carl & Elizabeth (Oertel) Scheffel on September 19, 1922 in Brighton, Illinois.

Richard was a United States Navy Veteran.  He also started R.C. Scheffel & Company, an Certified Public accounting firm with several locations.

He married June (Echols).  She died July 30, 2007.

Survivors include 3 daughters; Kaye (Larry) Anderson of Wildwood, Missouri, Donna (John) Null of Godfrey, Dawn Echols & Stephen Adlek of Godfrey, 2 sons; Steve (Linda) Scheffel of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Cliff (Gayle) Scheffel of Reno, Neveda, 11 grandchildren; Tim, Chris, Steve Anderson, Sophia, Gina (Curt) , Michael Scheffel, Nick (Monica) Fisher, Craig (Jan) Fisher, Kirsten Fisher, Nichole McCormick, Josh Vollmen, several great grandchildren, 1 brother; Paul Scheffel of Springfield, IL.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 1 brother; Harold Scheffel

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey, Illinois

Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey.

Rev. Jerry McCaskey will officiate.

Burial will be at the Brighton Cemetery.Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.