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Richard (Coach) Corpus

November 10, 1946 — May 25, 2019

Richard (Coach) Corpus, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona, after a battle with cancer. He was born in DePue, IL.

A lifelong educator, Richard had a passion for influencing the lives of young people both in the classroom and through athletics. During his 35-year career as a teacher, principal, athletic director and football coach, some of Richard’s favorite memories were of the teams he coached and the players and students that he kept in touch with well into their adulthood. A testament to his commitment, Richard earned the distinction of being inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1996.

In his retirement years, Richard loved his winters in Sun City, Arizona. He loved to golf, Men’s Club, the Sandbaggers and spending time with all his friends.

Above all else, Richard was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by the love of his life, Connie, to whom he was married for 49 years. His children: Alissa and Jason (Heather) will miss him greatly, as will his 5 awesome grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joel (Melissa), and his parents, Raymond and Louise.

Visitation will be held on June 22, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coach Corpus Memorial Fund.

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Memorial Visitation

Saturday, June 22, 2019

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Memorial Service

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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