Richard S. Heath of Mason, Ohio, formerly of Mulberry, Florida and Grant Park, Illinois. Loving husband of Dorothy "Doty" Heath. Dear father of Tami (Joe) Hughes and Shari (Larry) Reckla. Caring step-father of Jeff Krejci, Suzie (Paul) Howell, Tom Berry, Glenda Ashley, Shawn Elliott, and Dwight Pennington. Proud grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cherished brother of Delbert (Fran) Heath, Jr., Barb (Colin) Joroch, Mary Ann (Jay) Wyma, Pam Lloyd, Bill (Maureen) Heath, Kenneth (Linda) Heath, Jimmy (Karen) Heath, Teri (Keith) Lilek, Nancy Mysliwiec, and the late Jerry Heath. Sister-in-law of Cookie Heath. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Passed away December 22, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends will be received from 10-10:30 AM on Monday, January 3 at Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th Street, Midlothian, IL 60445, where a short service will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at 12 PM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elmwood, IL.