Keith Leslie Richardson, 76, of Downers Grove, formerly of Hinsdale, died February 11, 2018 of complications from Alzheimer’s.

Born on November 2, 1941 in Rolla, Missouri, he began and ended his working life in the electrical industry as a member of IBEW local 134 with some time in between as a business owner. Known for his quick wit, love of music and sense of humor.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Roy and Mary Gladys (Smotherman) Richardson, his sisters Mary Josephine Blust and Barbara Ann Hawkins, and his wife of 43 years, Carol (Abrell) Richardson.

He is survived by his fiancé, Jacqueline McGuffey; his children Cynthia (Douglas) Roselieb, Cheryl Richardson, Catherine (Rachel) Richardson and Kristopher (Israel Matos)Richardson; 7 grandchildren, Wesley, Callen, Annalee and Gabriel Roselieb, Virginia Roberts, Sri Rose and Hendrix Richardson, and one sister, Janet (Charles) Sing.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on April 21st at 3 pm at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 S. Garfield, Hinsdale, IL  60521.  A reception will immediately follow the service at The Village Club of Western Springs, 4221 Lawn Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois 60558. Memorial donations may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.