Birth Date:
1960-01-15
Deceased Date:
2015-02-20
Obituary:
Richard John “R.J.” Altgilbers Jr., age 55, of 1010 Chestnut, Quincy, died Friday, February 20, 2015, at 11:17 pm in Blessing Hospital.
R. J. was born January 15, 1960 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Richard John and Elizabeth JoAnn Altgilbers. He had married Linda Reichert on May 19, 1979 .
He was a 1978 graduate of Quincy High School. He worked at Central Pattern until they closed. He then worked for Marlboro Wire until his retirement due to ill health. He loved to visit garage sales, the Dollar Tree and the casino.
Survivors include 4 children, Chad (Ashley) Reichert of Marion, Arkansas, Jason Altgilbers, Heather (Richie) Bias and Amanda Altgilbers, all of Quincy; 5 grandchildren, Rashayla Bias, Kayleigh Altgilbers, Ratayia Bias, Kay Lynn Tipton, and Khloe Bassett, all of Quincy; his mother, Elizabeth JoAnn Algilbers of Quincy; 2 brothers, Rocky (Tracy) Altgilbers and Rodney (Sheila) Altgilbers all of Quincy, and several nieces and nephews.
R. J. was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Kevin Altgilbers, and several aunts and uncles.
Services: 1:30 pm Monday, March 2, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Mikkelson officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery