Richard Lidy, 81 of rural Effingham, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to Meals on Wheels or HSHS St. Anthony's Hospice.

Richard was born May 25, 1942 in Effingham County, the son of Leo and Eunice (Pokey) Lidy. He married Lorraine A. Will on June 22, 1963 and she preceded him in death in 2018.

Richard is survived by his sons, Randy (June) and Rodney (Brandi), both of Dieterich; daughter, Jody (Craig) Probst of Montrose; grandchildren, Brock (Whitney) Lidy, Levi Lidy, Grant Lidy, Andrew Lidy, Laura Lidy, Mason Lidy, Kelsey Probst, Cole Probst, and Wyatt Probst; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Bruce (Cindy) Lidy and Gary (Marri) Lidy; sisters-in-law, Madonna (Lenny) Vahling, Kathy (Robert) Einhorn, and Virginia (Lonnie) Soltwedel.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lorraine.