Andrew
Richlen
Loving son of Daryl Sr. and Judeen Richlen. Dear brother of D.J.(Kerri) Richlen, Matthew (Barbara) Richlen, Beth Ann(James Miller) Richlen. Uncle of Madilyn, Will, Cole, Pierce, Grant, Ava, Jorie, Harlow, and Casimer. Andy is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday from 9-11AM at Heritage Funeral Home 4800 S. 84 St. A Memorial Mass will follow at St. Jude the Apostle, 734 Glenview Ave at 12PM.
Andy was a very hard worker who was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed him. He had a special gift that made him an instant friend to all he met. Throughout his life, he touched countless people with his kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude the Apostle or the charity of your choice are appreciated.
My sincerest condolences to the Richlen family and all others who knew this special man. I only met Andy a short time ago through work but immediately felt he was a kindred spirit. We would share stories and laughs, give each other the business like we knew each other much longer than we actually did. He had the gift of lifting my mood every time we chatted, every single time. I am blessed to have known Andy. Peace, Brother. -Fred
One of the best people I have had the pleasure of meeting. He helped me and others through a lot. Rest in peace.
Wow! What a loss, Andrew was a great person and will be missed.. I wish today was April 1st and this wasn’t real… RIP my man!
So sorry for your loss! Loved Andy’s sweetness! 🙏🏻❤️
My deepest condolences to the Richlen Family. I am unable to attend the services for Andy and to offer them to you in person. 💙
I met Andy my first night at 4D in Oct. 2018. It was the night to clean the Alano, and I was lucky enough to be stuck doing dishes with Andy. He was quick to lighten the mood with a laugh and lighthearted talk and an infectious sideways smile.
Andy’s was the first 4D graduation I was privileged enough to be a part of, and I was able to see then how much that small part of him that I had seen had positively affected the entire 4D Community. I knew I wanted to be at a place where this amazing man had come from.
We stayed friends and always shared a joke and a hug. I’ll miss that very much. Fly free, my friend
So sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and nice man. He will be missed.
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Andy was the first person to really take me under his wing and break the shell I had. He got me my first job in Milwaukee when I came here to get clean. I spent a whole lot of time with him since we worked together and lived together. Any time I had a problem in life Andy was always there with sound advice and a shoulder to cry on and a great hug when I needed it. I can’t begin to thank him enough for all he did for me and all he taught me. He was like the big brother I never had and he will be forever remembered and greatly missed.
My deepest condolences go out to the family of the man that helped me to achieve all that I have today. You are all in my prayers
I’m reading all of these posts. I feel so bad that Andy didn’t know how special he really was, what a great friend, mentor he really was. How special he was. He was always there for people, always a helping hand. It’s really sad that he didn’t hear this, that people cared and loved him. That he was important, he was a gift. Andy I’m praying you are finally at peace and that you know you had friends and a special job in life. You were here to help others and to make them feel loved! You will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
Judeen and I watched our kids grow up together. This news breaks my heart. My deepest sympathy, keeping Andy and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
may his memory always be for a blessing -my two sons went to school with ANDY during junior and high school- he was over at our house several times during those years and both my husband and I were comfortable with our sons being around him -he had a special way about him and to this day we still can recall some of the words he would say like “”how does that make you feel?”- he had a kind heart to everyone and I hope he will be remembered for this rather than some of the obstacles that he faced – to his family we offer our sincerest condolences – to ANDY we hope you have found peace —-Zelda and Terry Krueger ,parents of Shawn and Eric Krueger
I had the pleasure of meeting Andy through the Rebound Recovery house meeting that he ran. I immediately liked him; he had a very friendly, pleasant, low-key energy. My heart is so sad at his senseless loss. Andy, I hope your spirit is at ease, free from suffering and struggling. To all those who are loving you and missing you, and grieving your absence, I wish us all comfort and strength, and gratitude for the time we had with Andy, and for all the good moments Andy was blessed with in his time on earth. Peace.
Oh Lord please just take care of him until I can see him again….he and Inwere attached at the hip for many years…the best friend I could have ever asked for….He adored me and made sure I knew how special he thought I was. He just can’t be gone. He can’t because I am not sure how I can go on knowing I will never be able to see and hug him again…my whole entire heart is shattered-not broken. Andy was the most kind, loving, selfless, sweet person I have ever met in my entire life….this is not okay….I am a mess right now and will be a complete mess at his service…..I love him so much…oh God what am I going to do? How am I going to be able to not think of him and wish him here EVERY SINGLE DAY?
ANDY-I was so blessed that you loved me so much! You were such an amazing best friend and I am not certain how I will be able to cope without you here….
What I will do and promise you, is to do the best I can to be the best person I can be. I also promise to wait for you to come to me and show me that you will never truly leave me-you just are not here in the flesh.
This is probably the hardest passing for me other than my Uncle Joel….Andy I love you and am a wreck with the thought of you being gone….
I will never be able to eat cocoa dino bites again because you used to make them for me…..
Please show me somehow that you are here with me and that you love me too-I love you will never express my true feelings…there are not words that can express how I feel for you….my Angel….I will never be the same…
I am heartbroken over this news! Andy was always a great friend to me! We both struggled with the same awful disease but that doesn’t mean that we should be looked upon as if we are lower than others. I am truly going to miss him! Fly High in Heaven…my beautiful friend.
I love you Andy. I will carry you with me until we meet again. Rest In Peace my brother. My condolences and sympathy´s are with all family and friends of Andy. He truly truly truly was one of the kindest people that I have ever meet. He gave me so much love. It was very unique. Andy was soo unique, i true one of a kind. I appreciated that so much about him. If he cared about you he would do absolutely anything for you. What a human being, it is very hard to find that in this world. What a very special person, Wow. Thank you for being in my life. I thank God for sharing him with us.