Richard A. DeSmet, 90, of East Moline, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2021 at his residence.

Private services will be Tuesday in Rock Island National Cemetery.

Richard was born on January 11, 1931 in Rock Island, the son of Rene and Margaret (Hauman) DeSmet. He married Marietta Eeckhout on January 14, 1950 in East Moline. Richard was a Army Veteran.

Mr. DeSmet had retired from the John Deere Harvester Works.

He enjoyed playing Rolle Bolle and bowling. Richard was a long time member of Belgium American Brotherhood Club.

Survivors include his children, Dennis (Margaret) DeSmet, Rock island, Ric (Mindee) DeSmet, East Moline, Jeff DeSmet, Moline; 5 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marietta; daughter, Deborah DeSmet; grandchildren, Crystal DeSmet and Johnny Kaskadden; sister Irene Haskins.