Richard "Dick" Bernard Pollack

Richard "Dick" Pollack, 92, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora after a brief illness.

He was born on April 4, 1930, in Newark, NJ, to Roy and Loretta (Taken) Pollack and was raised in Chicago, IL.

Richard went to Lakeview High School in Chicago where he met his future wife. He married Betty Hamilton on May 6, 1950 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Chicago, IL and they celebrated their 72nd Wedding Anniversary this year.

Surviving are his wife, Betty of Metamora; their children, Jennifer (Bob) Lipper, Judy Pollack, Richard (Darlene) Pollack, Michael (Debra Lehmann) Pollack, and Jonathan (Gina) Pollack; eight grandchildren, Bobby, Sarah, Marc, Melanie, Greg, Jerry, Richie, and Veronica; sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Vivian) Pollack; and a great number of nieces, nephews, and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Jane, brother Dave Pollack, sister Judy Pollack Newman, half-brother John Pollack, and half-sister Betty.

Richard lived with his family of five children in Oak Park, IL, Westchester, IL, and Palisades Park (Covert, near South Haven), MI. The cottage in Palisades was a heavenly place for 34 summers. Richard had various careers over the years as he mostly had his own businesses, primarily in the food service sector. After he retired, Richard became active in his beloved Lake Wildwood Community, serving on the Board and wearing other various hats. Richard and Betty moved to Snyder Village in 2015. Dick also enjoyed fishing and golf.

Dick will be remembered for his amazingly positive attitude, his energy, and the love he had for his family.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora with Father David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his mass on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lacon, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637, Snyder Village, 1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548 or St. Mary's School, 415 West Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

St. Jude Midwest Affiliate
530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria IL 61637

St. Mary's School
400 West Chatham Street, Metamora IL 61548

Snyder Village
1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora IL 61548