URBANA — Richard F. Feller passed away Sunday (Dec. 5, 2021) at his home in Urbana.

Born July 25, 1946 at a farmhouse in rural Kankakee County, he was the first son of Richard and Norma Genotte Feller. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1964.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Vincent McDonald and brother Robert Feller.

He is survived by brother James (wife Marion) Feller of Urbana, sister Jean McDonald and sister-in-law Theresa Feller. Also surviving are niece Lorri (Clint) Zoch of Tolono, nephew Steven Feller of Savoy, and great nieces Shelby and Madison Zoch and his cat Ella.

Rick worked at the Illini Union kitchen for 20 years before retiring. After a few years off, he went back to work for several years at Slot & Wing Hobbies in Champaign because of his love of model trains. He was a longtime member of the Central Midwest Railroad club.

In addition to model trains, Rick loved all things NCIS, a glass or two of a dry red wine, and time spent watching and feeding birds and squirrels in his neighborhood.

A private visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Renner-Wikoff Funeral Home in Urbana.

Memorials may be made to the C-U Humane Society or Hospice Hearts Animal Rescue.