71, Robinson, Illinois
Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2012 ~ Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong, Illinois
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 16, 2012 ~ Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong, Illinois
Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Houser Cemetery, rural Richland County, Illinois
Elk’s Memorial Service following visitation on Sunday
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a contribution to the Prior Grove Baptist Church or Robinson Elk’s Lodge #1188 with envelopes at or may be mailed to Pulliam Funeral Home, P.O. Box 121, Oblong, Illinois 62449
Richard D. “Dick” Myers, 71, Robinson, Illinois passed away at 12:05 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong, Illinois. Born in the Calhoun area of Richland County, Illinois on May 17, 1940, he was the son of Charles T. Myers and Eva (Johnson). He was a graduate of East Richland High School ~ Class of 1958. He owned and operated Myers Auto Trim for 40 years from 1971 – 2011. He was a member and past Exaltent Ruler Robinson Elk’s Lodge #1188; White Squirrels Motorcycle Club and ABATE Motorcycle Club. Dick enjoyed camping, motorcycles, gardening and just loved to be outdoors.
From March 1958 – 1967 he was married to Barbara Dean; from 1968 – 1990, he was married to Barbara “Barbie” Rich and from July 1993 – 2001 he was married to Linda (Keith) Brown. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steven R. & Paula J. Myers; two daughters, Peggy S. Price and Gina K. Smith; six grandchildren: Tyler & Carolyn Price, Emily Price, Austin Smith, Colin Smith, Lewis Myers and Harlei Myers; a great-grandson, Lincoln Charles Price; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Kenny Myers and Dewey & Karen Myers; four sisters and a brother-in-law: Marie Reynolds, Dorothy & John McDowell, Betty Brammeier and Conni Stevens; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dick in death were his parents; a brother, Chester Lee Myers; step-mother, Debra Lee Myers and a niece.
Officiating the funeral service will be Bro. Jeff Monroney and Pastor Rusty Morecraft.
For some reason, I woke up this morning with Dick’s name on my mind. I haven’t seen him in several years (maybe 10), so I decided to look him up on the Internet. I still have his phone number, so I’ll give him a buzz later today. Tears rushed to my eyes when I came across the news of his passing. I really wish I had thought to call him before today.
I think it was in 1968, when I lived in Charleston an Dick ran the BMW motorcycle dealership south of Olney, that I bought a new 600cc BMW from him. We had done some business before that, including the time I rode my 1958 250cc BMW to the shop, strapped the boxes containing a set of new saddlebags to the bike, and headed back to Charleston. Every time Dick and I visited, we laughed about the image of me going down the road with all those boxes strapped to my bike.
Dick was a great guy; always friendly and easy going. I used to travel in my job and I would stop by his house/shop between Oblong and Robinson, unannounced. It was always like some kind of a reunion when we got together. He came to Springfield for my 50th birthday party, over 15 years ago, and we sat out in the garage after everyone else had left, until 3:00am, talking about the good ol’ days.
I just can’t say enough about Dick, but I’ve taken up too much space here already. My condolences to his son, daughters and the rest of his family. I really wish I had thought to call him before today.
Ride safe, old friend.
Gary, I don’t recall if I have ever met you, if I have, sorry. Few things brought more joy to my Dad than bikes and his friends that rode them. Thanks for being a good friend to him and for your kind words. God bless you and yours.
Steve Myers
Our Dear Family of Dick Myers, All of us here at Lodge 954 send our throughts and prayers to each of you and family. It is never easy to loss a parent, always just remember the fun and good times all of you had. Sincerely, Gary Koenig ER.
Beverly Schmidt/Secertary****
Myers Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Dick. I knew him from “Calhoun Methodist Church family” where he attended regularly with mother and siblings. Over the years I was kept updated on the family by Dorothy, and on rare occasion Betty and Marie; and his cousin Ron/wife Angel are continuing good friends since high school. I know there is acceptance for Dick’s relief from suffering, and many precious memories that will always be with you; but, the pain of separation makes “now” a painful time that no words can take away. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family from my current home in Leesburg, VA.
My thoughts have been with you all every day. Sorry I couldn’t be there, my health is not good, I am with Jeannie. Want you all to know that my years with your Dad and family were the best years of my life. Take care, Love always, Linda