Richard H. Fuytinck, 83, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his residence in Perryville, MO.
He was born November 4, 1941 in Belgique, MO to Joseph C. and Frankie L. (Canty) Fuytinck.
Richard and Susan A. Tucker were married on February 4, 1961 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Perryville. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.
Richard served in the US Army 101st Airborne Para Troopers. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, AmVets Post 94, American Legion Post 133, River Hills Eagles Lodge 4034, and Perry County Sportsman Club. Richard was a traveling mechanic with BNSF Railroad for 30 years. He loved playing cards and golfing.
Survivors include two daughters, Cheri (Aaron) Geringer of Perryville, MO, Becky (Larry Hughey) Ray of Hydro, OK; brother, Edmond “Perk” (Pat) Fuytinck of Mt. Morris, MI; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Tracey) Geringer, Brandon Geringer, Michael-Ann Kellerman, Wesley Ray; seven great-grandchildren, Richard Geringer, Joshua Geringer, Charleigh Geringer, Owen Buchheit, Landon Buchheit, Quinn Buchheit, and Tori Ray.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Ben Fuytinck; two sisters, Shirley Fuytinck, Pat Fuytinck; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Fuytinck and Irene Fuytinck.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will continue on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with Deacon John Darin officiating.
Burial will be at Home Cemetery in Perryville with military honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.