The man, the myth, the legend: Dicky “Rich” Peek, 79; beloved husband of Linda; loving father of Tracy (Patrick) and Dawn (Ben Vazquez); cherished brother of Eva (Duane) Struchen, Steve, Mike, and Ron; adoring Papa of Colin, Benny, Brendan, Mia, Liam, Ciara, Sean, and Nathan; best friend to Junior and many others. Proud owner of the Peek Inn for many years. His warm laugh, quick jokes, big hugs, huge heart, generous spirit, and endless love for his entire family will be forever missed. Many a glass will be raised to his larger than life character.
Family and friends will gather for a memorial service on Monday, April 13th at 11 AM at Sunny Place Church of God 901 E. Oak St. Addison, IL 60101. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home.
Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd.
5917 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634-2618
Dicky “Rich” Peek
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Visitation Date
04/13/2026
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04/13/2026
Service Location
Memorial Service
Sunny Place Church of God
901 E. Oak St.
Addison, IL 60101
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I can’t begin to tell you how hard this has hit me! We were cousins, but I felt like Dicky was the big brother I never had! He even took me to my senior prom (I had never been), after I okay’d it with his new fiance’, Linda. Dicky’s one true love! I will miss our talks, but you’ll always be in my heart. Please give Larry a hug for me and enjoy the reunion with all the family. The one thing you always wanted us to do, but that we didn’t get done. RIP ‘Cuz’ (the way he always signed).
We are so sorry for the loss of such an amazing man who will always be remembered. Please accept our condolences and prayers ~ The Litman’s
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace, leaving behind many cherished memories to provide a bit of solace to those left behind. Love you Tracy- we’ll be here for you when you come home ❤️ -Deb Newton
Was a pleasure to have known you. Thank you for the gift of a best friend in Tracy, even across the miles that remained strong.
You were fun loving and I smile fondly at the funny stories of adventures with Tracy. Snooker match and a flight to Barcelona to name one. Rest easy and I know you will be watching out for everyone.
Love to all the Family from Jo Orsmond and Gang. xxxx.
My condolences to the Peek family on the death of Rich. May he rest in peace
May the road rise to meet you Rich. Condolences to Linda, Tracy & Dawn from the O’Dowd’s in Bratislava.
I am so sorry to hear that Riich, passed, Remember he is without pain, and enjoying see all his family. And friends in heaven.Semding Love and prayers and hugs to Linda, Eva and the rest of the family.Love Patty Peek Sobnosky
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I can’t tell you how much this has hurt I loved him so so much we were very close he was like my brother I was so lucky that Linda put the phone to his ear so I could tell him that I loved him with all my heart he will always be in my heart forever!!!!!!!!Thank you Linda for doing that He is such a wonderful wonderful person I was very lucky to have him in my life for 66 years Love you and will miss you my buddy my brother
May Dicky’s memory be forever a blessing. Lots of love to you and your family, Linda.
Our deepest condolences to Linda and their family. He was a man’s man and a straight shooter. We had deep respect for him. He treated us with kindness over the years at The Peek and we will miss him dearly. God speed, Rich. -Barbie & Ronnie Vegas
Our deepest sympathy for Linda and their children/grandchildren. Rich was a helluva guy. He was a man’s man and we had such respect for him. He always treated us with kindness over the years at The Peek and we will never forget that. A “straight shooter”, as they say. We’ll miss him dearly. God speed, Rich.
-Barbie K. & Ronnie Vegas
Mr Peek, my brother, my best friend, my partner in crime. You left before i could see you one last time, or say one last good by. Maybe thats best, irregardless i love you so much buddy and will miss your commorodery and your sense of humor. you have left a huge hole in my existence.
Can you and Gary and Courtland try not to get into too much trouble til i get there. BUT NOT YET MY FRIEND
NOT YET.Catch ya later dude.
my oldest and dearest brother, it saddens my to no end that i can’t hear your gravely voice again. i love you so much and miss you twice that. i will join you and gary and mike someday BUT NOT YET, NOT YET. Don’t you and the bunch get yourselves in trouble. Say hi to courtland, sherry. tom, mike, gary. l ove you my forever brother.