Richard Schweikhart

Lt. Col. Richard G. Schweikhart, 78, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, December 28. Richard served 27 years in the USAF followed by a civilian career at Northrop Grumman until retirement. Beloved husband of Irene; loving father of Ashley, Joseph, and Laura Schweikhart, and Halle (Geoffrey) Holland; proud grandfather of Cyrus, Jaden, Trey, and Jaxson; dear brother of Susan (Bill) Stout; fond uncle of Brian and Todd Stout; master of his beloved Foxy and Chasie. Funeral services and interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org. Info (847) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.