Funeral Details

Richard W. Wiener.

Beloved husband of Mary Quinn. Loving father of Heather Foy, Chad (Kathryn) Wiener, Amber (Frank) Gentile. Proud grandfather of Madison, Braden, Sierra, Macarthur, Charlton, Kaya and Greyson. Fond stepfather of Ryan (Kelly) Krueger, Sean (Joel Jacovino) Quinn, Collin (Ashley) Krueger and Katelyn Krueger. Caring step-grandfather to Quinn, Mackenzie, Regan, Parker, Caden and Reid. Cherished friend, mentor, coach and teacher to many.

Richard had a storied career in athletics leading to his induction into the Chicago Public League Basketball Hall of Fame. He was the top scorer for the Von Steuben High School Varsity basketball team for three seasons and in 1963 led the Chicago Public League in scoring earning him All-section, All-city and All-Northern Illinois honors. Richard returned to Von Steuben as a teacher and Athletic Director and in 2004 was named IHSA Athletic Director of the Year. He started the Von Steuben Alumni Association in 1994, which today is approaching $1 million in total college scholarships awarded to Von Steuben students.

Service Monday 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Association, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000, www.cancer.org or Von Steuben High School Alumni Association, PO Box 964, Skokie, IL 60077. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com