Richard "Dick" Dale Moss

Richard Dale Moss, 81, of Petersburg, IL, passed away September 5th, 2024. Dick was born October 19th, 1942, in Oakford, IL, to Emerson Moss and Dessie L Moss (Blakeley Anderson), and graduated Petersburg Harris High School in 1960. In 1962, Dick married the love of his life, Barbara Milstead, whom he met in 2nd grade. Dick established an interest in Real Estate after working for Leonard Sapp in Springfield, and continued that career theme throughout his life at the Chicago I&M Railroad, Real Estate Research Corporation, and after moving to Omaha, he was “the boss” for various commercial real estate offices arranging financing for office buildings, apartment complexes, warehouses, shopping centers, etc. at Iowa Securities Corporation, Banco, Norwest Mortgage, Republic Realty, and finally GMAC Commercial Mortgage, where he was Regional Senior Vice President overseeing branch offices in Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City and Oklahoma. Dick was a natural and ethical leader who brought his staff with him along the way. After retirement in 2004 Dick & Barb moved from Omaha back to Petersburg, and shortly after started RiverBank Lodge with local partners by renovating the former National Bank of Petersburg. He loved getting involved in the community by serving as President of the Menard County Tourism Council, President of Central Illinois Services (CIS), President of Regional Housing Development (RHD), and board positions with Christian County Development Corp (CCDC), the Lincoln League Board, the Lincoln Heritage Water Trail Association, Menard County Trails & Greenways and Friends of Starhill Arboretum. He also helped with projects and donations for the local Menard County transport services, Marbold Farmstead, and for hardscape improvements at Dr. Stephenson’s gravesite for the Grand Army of the Republic. Dick is survived by his wife Barbara, his sons Brad and Keith (Jennifer) Moss, grandsons Ryan Moss and Joel Moss, and granddaughter Anna Moss. He is also survived by his sister Karen Short, and brother Ronald Moss. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Jane Ann Moss, Anita Peters, and a granddaughter Cece Moss. Dick loved nature, being outdoors and was often “playing in the timber” behind the house. He loved trees, embarking on many leaf-peeping tours, and loved hiking trails and making campfires with his grandchildren whenever the opportunity arose. A visitation will be held Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm followed by a service at 4:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 122 W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg, IL 62675. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Chandlerville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Chandlerville Cemetery, 111 W. Lake, Chandlerville, IL 62627, the Menard County Senior Transport Services, 102 S. 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675, or Central Illinois Services, PO Box 168, Petersburg IL 62675 Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of arrangements.

Richard "Dick" Dale Moss

October 19, 1942 - September 5, 2024

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