RICHARD "RICH" D. CHILDERS, JR., 47, of Baldwin, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 am, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born to the late Richard D. and Carolyn M. (nee Schuessler) Childers, Sr. on April 4, 1967 in Red Bud, Illinois. He was a self-employed laborer. He was an outdoor person. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and camping. Survivors: Fiancée Luella Willey Baldwin, IL Mother Donna (Will) Boyer Tomball, TX 5 Children Will Reese (Ashley Schultze) Tilden, IL Rachel Childers (Patrick Ufert) Gillespie, IL Jordan Childers (Katelyn Warix) S. Roxanna, IL Andrew Childers House Springs, MO Katie Childers (Mike Wiott) House Springs, MO 5 Siblings Carla (Danny) Poston Jacksonville, IL Dennis Childers (Tina Laminack) Baldwin, IL Carolyn Gray Chester, IL Tonia Junger (Shane Quandt) Ellis Grove, IL Melissa (Chase) Neitzel Bethalto, IL 5 Grandchildren R.J. Reese Alexander Reese Trevor Childers Lily Forester Alyvia Wiott Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, 1 Son - Joey Frank and 1 Daughter - Sarah Childers Funeral Service: 4:00 pm, Sunday, January 18, 2015 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Phillip Keeton Visitation: Sunday - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice