Ronald E Richardson, 74, of Summerfield, FL, passed away on February 3rd of a heart attack.  Ron was a devoted family man, public servant and Chicago sports fan as well as an avid golfer.

Ron was born on August 28th, 1950 to Errol ‘Bud’ and Florence Richardson in Mount Prospect, IL.  After graduating from Prospect High School in 1968, he studied Medieval History at Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin and married his high school sweetheart, Jane Beesley.

After graduation, Ron joined the Mount Prospect Police Department, starting a 29-year career in law enforcement.  Ron and Jane would eventually settle in Schaumburg to raise their family.

In 2004, Ron stepped down from his Deputy Police Chief duties and retired to Summerfield, FL with Jane to enjoy golf, travel, and entertain friends and family.

Ron is predeceased by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Jane Richardson; his 2 daughters Jennifer (Doug) Halman and Kathleen (Dylan) Cooper; and his six grandchildren, Kelsey, Ben, Jaina, Avery, Kylie, and Mikaela.  He was loved dearly by his surviving siblings, Cheryl, Bonnie, Bruce, Bob, Debra, Susan, and Pamela.

A memorial service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church, Mount Prospect, IL on May 17th from 2-5 pm.  Donations can be made to the American Heart Association.