Richard J. Baske age 82 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the late Irene nee Kwilosz. Loving father of Susan Baske, Karen (Gary) Hanko, Michele (James) Creed and Michael Baske. Proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Jimmy, Jonathan and Nash. Special friend of Mary Marino. Caring brother in law of Martin Kwilosz. Dear friend to many.

Richard was a regular attendee at Boys Town Biennial Reunions.  He tried to make the reunion in July 2017 but was too ill to travel.  He was a strong supporter of Boys Town and proud to be an alumnus.

Funeral Wednesday October 18, 2017 12:00 PM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL 60448 to St. Mary Church Mass 12:30 PM. Interment in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday October 18, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.