Richard Verlas Woker , 84, of Stockton, Il passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025 at Ascension Living St Joseph Village in Freeport. He was born February 9, 1941 in Freeport to Clara (Keister) and Verlas Woker.

He married Janice Mapes on Oct 20, 1972 in Stockton. He had attended Calvary Church of Stockton. He had worked at Atwood Manufacturing and Pearl Valley Egg Farm. Richard enjoyed fishing, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Cubs, watching western movies, listening to Elvis and spending time with family. He was a friend to many always with a smile.

He is survived by his daughters Melisa (Ed) Armistead and Wendy (Chad) Reusch; 3 grandchildren Kelsey (Brian) McDivitt & Kaitlyn (Tyler Verbeck) & Kyleigh; 3 Great Grandchildren, Abel, Amelia & Anakin; brother, Randy Woker; sister, Charlene (Albert) Davis; sister-in-law, Carol Woker; and long time friend and mother of his children, Janice Kehl. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene, sister Betty (Bob) Patterson and sister-in-law Harriet Woker.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday April, 13 and a Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday April 14, 2025 at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton, IL. Burial will follow at the Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.