Richard L. Gray

Richard L. Gray, 71, of Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home. He was born March 16, 1954, in Kankakee, the son of Gerald O. Trudeau and Charlene E. Lucas. He graduated from Herscher High School and served in the United States Air Force. Richard worked at many local factories over the years and was on the Bourbonnais Fire District from 1977 to 2000, retiring as Assistant Chief. He was also a Scout Master for Troop 242. Richard enjoyed going out to eat with friends and family. Richard is survived by his children, Krista (Chad) Meyer of Bradley, Jason (Jen) Neuman of Manteno, and Justin (Kate) Neuman of Chesapeake Bay, VA; siblings, James Gray, Robert Gray, Casey Trudeau, and Malette (Jeff) Stevenson; 11 grandchildren, Gia, Dani Jo, Brie, Brennalyn, Kloe, Kayden, Jaxon, Evan, Hayden, Reid, and Jack; 5 great grandchildren, Axel, Levi, Maizley, Grainger, and Memphis; as well as good friend, Dana Heinie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlene and Robert Gray & Jerry and Norma Trudeau; grandmother, Effie Lucas; friends, Dan Loftus, Larry Rigsby, and Ginny Gordon. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 until the memorial service at noon at Asbury United Methodist Church, Kankakee. Burial will immediately follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.