Richard William "Archie" Archambeau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

He was born on Saturday, June 2, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the son of Wilford Ulysses and Harriet Blanche (Meyer) Archambeau. Archie attended school in Chicago and was a graduate of Kelvyn Park High School Class of 1969. He continued his education by attending Coyne Trade School also in Chicago. He was united in marriage to Laura A. Newboe on Sunday, February 14, 1971, in Chicago, IL and together they have shared over 47 years of marriage. His working career was as a butcher working for Jewel Foods until he and Laura moved to Southern Illinois in 1994. He then began working at General Dynamics, located west of Marion where he loved his fellow coworkers until he retired in 2013. Archie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He also was a member of the United Foods and Commercial Workers Local Union No. 546. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing at his home at the Lake of Egypt, collecting guns and knives, watching movies and was a self-proclaimed “couch potato.” He had a good sense of humor and would do anything for anybody. He loved and appreciated veterans and enjoyed his pet cats and dogs and his 2003 Jeep Renegade. He loved his family and friends. The many memories created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Laura Archambeau of Marion; daughter and son-in- law, Kari and Randy Kinder of Goreville, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Virginia Archambeau of Makanda, IL; two granddaughters, Sarah Sanders and Kaydie (Samuel) Benavides; grandson, Nate Sanders; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Donna Archambeau of Crystal Lake, IL, several nieces and nephews, other extended family members, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements for Richard W. “Archie” Archambeau were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. A time of visitation was from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the funeral home. During the visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute was presented to the family and friends and featured special people, places, and events of Archie’s life. The visitation resumed from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 1801 Westminster Drive in Marion, IL. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Surburg presiding. Special congregational hymns presented during the service were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Be Still, My Soul,” and “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” all lead by Pastor Mark Surburg accompanied on the organ by Donna Glaub. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery located in Marion. Those serving as pallbearers were Ron Newboe, Erik Newboe, Stas Puchalski, Mike Hayes, Kurt Dierkes, and Bill Barnett. Following the graveside committal service at the cemetery family and friends gathered at Bennie’s Italian Foods for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For more information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Richard William "Archie" Archambeau

June 2, 1951 - November 28, 2018