Obituary of Richard Poppenga

Richard “Rich” Poppenga, age 71, of Wheeling. Loving husband of Diane. Devoted father of Becky (Sean) Curran, Dawn (Ryan) Wilson and Diane Poppenga. Cherished step father of William Mogilinski and Nicole (Ryan) Schlotfeldt. Awesome and proud grandfather of Natalie, Kaleigh, Benjamin, Sophie, Bradley, Quinn and Sawyer. Dear brother of Michael (Aimee) Poppenga. Fond uncle of Katie. Rich proudly served with the Wheeling Police Department for 26 years. Visitation Wednesday 3-8pm at Kolssak Funeral Home. Funeral prayers Thursday 10:15 am at the funeral home followed by an 11 am Life Celebration Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church Wheeling. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org are greatly appreciated.  For more information 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro