Richard Peter LUSSIER

Richard Peter Lussier A memorial service for Richard Peter Lussier (born Richard Arlie Caraker) will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Born Oct. 16, 1943, in Pensacola, Fla., to Sara Marie Lussier Caraker and Walter Russell Caraker, he passed away of a heart attack Sept. 16, 2005. He graduated with a bachelor's degrees from Northern Illinois University in social services and Coyne American Institute Electrical Engineering. Throughout his life, he worked many jobs including several years at the Elgin Mental Health Center, and as an electrician, an international courier, and finally, an over the road truck driver along with several other pursuits. Richard spent several years living in Europe while he was married for a brief while, but married life was not for him; he was through in and throughout the traveling type. He would rather be exploring new lands and cultures than settled in one spot. He was fluent in French, German and Spanish. Richard loved having long conversations over a cup of coffee with a good friend, loved one or even a new friend just met. He would enjoy camping at rendezvous, where he was known as Frenchie. He is survived by his brother, Michael Caraker; sister-in-law, Barbara Caraker; nephew, Michael Caraker II; two nieces, Suzanne Caraker and Jennifer Caraker. He is also remembered by many friends and loved ones scattered throughout the world. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Sara; and father, Walter. "Under the starry sky, dig the grave and let me lie, glad I lived and glad I died."-Richard Peter Lussier For information, 847-310-3973 or Madison Funeral Home, 847-741-1128. Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 10/21/2005.