Richard A. Damm, age 57, loving father of Casey Damm and Katie Damm; beloved son of Eleanore and the late Griffith; dear brother of Ginny (Jim) Meyers; fond uncle of Michael, Christopher Murphy, Bonnie Buik, Christy (Tom) Zima and Jeff (Sarah) Meyers; great-uncle of Michael, Benjamin and Kate.

Services were private.

Donations to the American Cancer Society-Melanoma Research, 1801 S Meyers Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 or St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 would be appreciated. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. And Memorial Chapel, 800-588-1132.

Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan 2009