Richard E. Lyon, age 63, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, formerly of Richmond, KS, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord on November 14, 2019 at his Naperville home.

He was born on November 27, 1955 in Ottawa, KS.

Richard is survived by his wife of 43 years Mary C. Lyon (nee Wernsman); sons Jeremy Lyon and Allan (Kimberly) Lyon; grandchildren Lily, Chloe, and James Lyon; parents Florence and Elden Lyon of Wellsville, KS; siblings Robert (Sally) Lyon, Marge (Craig) Humphrey, Steve (Erin) Lyon, and Larry (Marianne) Lyon; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Holly Lyon.

Richard graduated from Central Heights High School in Richmond, KS before earning his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas. He worked for Ambitech Engineering in Downers Grove, IL for over 25 years.

Always a man of a strong faith, he was a longtime member of Highpoint Church-Naperville Campus.

Richard will be remembered as being an avid reader who loved to get autographs at book signings, but most of all, he will be remembered as being a devoted and loving family man who dearly loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services 44 S. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60540.

Additional visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 20 from 1:00 PM until the time of the funeral service 2:00 PM at Highpoint Church-Naperville Campus 1805 High Point Dr. Naperville, IL 60563.

Interment will follow at Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, IL.

For those wishing to leave a lasting tribute to Richard’s memory, donations to Highpoint Church-Naperville Campus in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

For more information, please call (630)355-0213.

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