Richard Mings

Richard Mings, 91, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday September 6, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center in Roseville, IL. He was born Friday November 14, 1924, in Monmouth, IL the son of Leo Carl and Ella Pauline (Woodward) Mings. He married Bernadine Porter on June 27, 1948 in Stronghurst, IL she preceded him on June 30, 1992.

Those left to cherish his memory are one son Robert (Mary) Mings of Roseville, IL; grandchildren Lissa Mings (Bobby Landon) of Roseville, and Lane (Hillary) Mings of Galesburg; one great granddaughter Brinley Mings. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

He graduated Roseville High School in 1942. He served in the US Army 1943-1945 during WWII as Military Police stationed in England and served in Europe. He graduated Monmouth College in 1949 where he played basketball. He taught and coached at Monmouth High School from 1949-1951. He taught at Media High School in the 1960's and was the principal at Media Jr. High; he taught at Roseville High School in the 1970's. He coached basketball at both Media and Roseville High Schools for several years. He was a member of the Roseville Christian Church. He belonged to the Roseville American Legion Post 614 and the VFW post 2301 in Monmouth. He served as a volunteer fireman in Roseville, was on the Warren County Fair board, coached peewee, little league, and the American Legion baseball teams. He was a petroleum salesman for F.S. for 13 years. He officiated basketball games and he and his wife officiated as a team for volleyball games. He had an amazing love for his grandchildren and the relationship that they shared.

Funeral service will be Friday September 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Roseville Community Center Roseville, IL. There will be no family visitation although friends may call on Thursday September 8, 2016 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Wise Family - Hoover Hall Funeral Home Monmouth, IL. Burial will be in the Stronghurst Cemetery Stronghurst, IL. Memorials may be made to Eldridge Park for a recreational project. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com. Wise Family ~ Hoover Hall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Friday September 9, 2016 ~ 11:00 a.m.

Roseville Community Center Roseville, IL