Richard Kooy

Richard Kooy, age 89, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Eleanor, nee Bloem, and the late Annette, nee Olthoff. Loving father of Doris (Paul) Boer, Jennifer (Timothy) Zoeterman, Richard J. (Karen) Kooy and the late Jo Ann Kreps. Dear step father of Beth Ann (Charles) Leensvaart and Keith (Joanne) Brink. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 27. Fond brother of Johanna (late Marvin) Witteveen, John (Sue and the late Elizabeth) Kooy, and the late Peter (late Cornelia) Kooy, Jeanette (late Andrew) Van Dyke, and Ralph (Evelyn) Kooy. Retired from Chevrolet Division of GM with 30 years of service. Visitation Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.