Submitted by Morgan Memorial Home in Savoy
Frederick W. “Rick” Sturts, 62, of Rantoul formerly of St. Joseph died at 11:33 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy with Masonic Rites at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Rick was born on July 8, 1957 in Champaign, the son of Frederick Wayne and Doris McCleary Sturts.
Survivors include one son; Fred (Kati) Sturts of St. Joseph, two grandchildren; Frederick Dennis Sturts and Vivian Jean Sturts both of St. Joseph, one brother; Michael (Georgeann) Sturts of Carbon Cliff, and two sisters; Patty Bloomer and Ann (Darrell) Suits both of Rantoul.
He was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl.
Rick worked for Champaign County for 20 years as a maintenance person.
He was a member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge #970 A.F. & A.M., Champaign Chapter # 50 R.A.M., Urbana Council #19 C.M. and Urbana Commandery #16.
Rick loved music, being outdoors and was a handyman.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions maybe made to the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.morganmemorialhome.com.
