Richard "Dick"

N. Lake

Richard "Dick" N. Lake, 88, Waterloo, WI, formerly of Clarendon Hills, IL, died peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018.

He was born on November 16, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Olson) Lake.

Dick was a graduate of Chicago Christian High School in 1947 and later attended Bob Jones College.

He married Dorothy A. Olson on October 1, 1960 in Chicago.

He was an active member of Western Springs Baptist Church for 46 years, served as sound engineer for 12 years, and was involved in various fellowship roles. After moving to Wisconsin, Dick and Dorothy attended Door Creek Church in Madison.

Dick was a train buff, rose gardener, photographer, and loved to travel.

He was also an avid Chicago Bulls fan.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; two daughters, Cindy (Larry) Rispens of Villa Park, IL, Bonny (David) Smith of Lake Mills; five grandchildren, Lindsey (Nathan) Walters, Zachary (Charlotte Landeta) Smith, Benjamin (Vicki) Rispens, Matthew (Jenna) Smith, Megan Smith; two great grandchildren, Landon and Grace; other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by memorial service at 11 a.m.

There will be a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Western Springs Baptist Church Mission Fund or its Youth Summer Trip.

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