Richard Lee Ohnesorge (80) of Altamont

Richard Lee Ohnesorge, 80, of Altamont, IL, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Richard was born on July 17, 1944 in Effingham, IL the son of John and Christine (Zacha) Ohnesorge. He married Nancy Schwengel on May 2, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham, and she survives. Richard served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1968. He worked as an auto body technician at Effingham Truck Sales for 35 years. Being raised on a farm, Richard knew what it meant to work hard, and he passed this trait on to his children. Family was always important, and he found joy in watching their activities, especially his grandchildren’s sporting events. In fact, Richard was a fan of watching any sport. He also liked UConn Women’s Basketball. Richard always enjoyed his early mornings spent around a table at the Altamont McDonald’s solving the problems of today. He also enjoyed keeping a well-maintained yard.

Richard is survived by his wife, Nancy Ohnesorge; children, Teresa (Roy II) Rogers, Jennifer (Rob) Gentry, Julie Ohnesorge, and Marc Ohnesorge; grandchildren, Darian Rogers, Haylee Rogers, Zakery (Nickie) Gentry, Jacob Gentry, Mallorie Gentry, Kayden Ohnesorge, Kyson Ohnesorge, Karter Ohnesorge, and Kohen Reed; great-grandchildren, Annelise, Oliver, and Zayne Gentry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred Ohnesorge and Gary Ohnesorge; and grandson, Roy Rogers, III.