Fr. Richard Paddock

Fr. Richard W. Paddock 1933 – 2011 Fr. Richard W. Paddock, 77 of Aurora passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his home. He was born August 4, 1933 in Volo, IL to Earl and Kathryn (Wagner) Paddock. Fr. Paddock began his studies at Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, WI. He took philosophy and theology at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 1959 at St. Mary Catholic Church in McHenry. He served as associate pastor at St. Bernadette Parish in Rockford, St. Andrew Parish in Rock Falls and St. Joseph Parish in Aurora. He also served as administrator of St. Mary Parish in Aurora in 1971 before becoming Pastor there in 1973. After 16 years at St. Mary Parish, Father was assigned to St. Gall Parish in Elburn where he served from August 3, 1987 until his retirement on June 16, 2003. He taught as a member of the religious education faculty of Muldoon High School in Rockford, Newman Catholic High School in Sterling and Madonna and Aurora Central Catholic High Schools in Aurora. Fr. Paddock celebrated his 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on June 6, 2009. Survivors include nine nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Paddock and Edna Paddock; three special caregivers, Dorothy Groom, Jeff Groom and Delores Likeum ; and a host of loving friends including his special canine friend, Serena. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ronald Paddock, Everett & Frances Paddock, and Earl Paddock, Jr. and by one niece, Elaine Downing. Visitation will be Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Gall Church, 120 W. Shannon St., Elburn, IL. 60119 followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am. The Most Rev. Thomas G. Doran, DD, JCD, Bishop of Rockford, will officiate with interment in St. Mary Cemetery, McHenry, IL at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made in the form of masses, to the St. Gall Building fund or to his family. Arrangements were made by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL. 60506. Please visit our new interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the virtual guest book or leave condolences online.

Fr. Richard Paddock

August 4, 1933 - July 20, 2011