Richard Edward Willgens Sr.

Obituary of Richard Edward Willgens Sr. Richard Edward Willgens Sr., 75, of Kendall, NY, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, December 23, 2016 at Highland Hospital Hospice Unit. He suffered from the ravages of ALS and fought bravely. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Buffalo, raised in Lyndonville, he lived most of his life in Kendall NY. Survived by his best friend and wife, Sue (Frances) and his beloved family: Richard Jr. (Wendy), Michael (Annette), Scott (Bobbie Jean), and grandchildren Kyle, Reese, Tara, Rachael, Emily, Tyler, and Spencer. Richard was a Teamster, driving tractor-trailers all over the east coast. He was a veteran, having served in the National Guard 1964-1970. He was an avid boat enthusiast, restoring antique boats and motors. He enjoyed camping and traveling, especially to Dream Lake to enjoy his Camp Family. He will be remembered as a kind, generous, social spirit who could chat for hours around the campfire. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 26, 4-8pm at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Avenue in Albion. Richard’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Holy Family Parish 106 S. Main St., Albion, at 10am on Tuesday morning, December 27.