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Richard Finch Obituary: Celebrating a Life Well-Lived

Richard Allan Pollack, age 88, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 27, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 18, 1933, to Raymond and Anita Pollack (nee Karbowski), Richard grew up in the Windy City and graduated from Thomas Kelly High School, where he participated on the wrestling team.

After high school, Richard was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He shared many stories about his army experiences with friends and family, including skiing trips in the Alps and celebrating his 21st birthday at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany.

Following his military service, Richard pursued a career in printing, which would become a lifelong passion. He started his professional journey at General Credit Forms Inc. in Saint Charles, MO in 1973 and later retired as Vice President of Production in 1998. Throughout his career, he was passionate about sharing his knowledge with colleagues and mentored the production staff by sharing his expertise on printing operations.

In his free time, Richard enjoyed many hobbies and interests. He loved traveling, taking trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Key West, Aruba, Lake Tahoe, and anywhere with a beach, good food, plenty of cocktails, and good laughs. He also had a special fondness for the Missouri Botanical Gardens and local wineries.

Richard was an active member of his community, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara Pollack; sister, Shirley Long; brother, Robert Pollack; daughter, Cynthia Schaefer; son, James Pollack; daughter, Cheryl Johnson; son, Thomas Pollack; grandchildren, Melanie Schaefer, Lindsey Bjorgo, Keifer Johnson, Kendall Johnson, Beckett Cohen-Wise, and great-grandchildren, Romeo Chilman, and Lucius Chilman.

Richard is also survived by his special extended family, Lisa Wise and Cameron Cohen, a host of dear nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the non-profit organization St. Joachim and Ann Care Service, which was close to Richard's heart.

Visitation will be held on June 5 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Saint Peters Chapel, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Charles, MO. Services will be held on June 6 at 11:30 am with a visitation one hour prior, 10:30 am until 11:30 am at the same location.

Rest in peace, Richard Finch. Your legacy of love, kindness, and adventure will be remembered for generations to come.

Richard finch obituary st louis missouri