Richard S. Federer

Richard S. Federer, age 82 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born on Tuesday, January 24, 1928, in Highland, IL, the son of Albert and Elizabeth (nee Iberg) Federer, Sr. . On Saturday, June 16, 1951, he married Shirley A. Federer (nee Schmidt) who survives. He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ; Highland Rotary since 1965 (Past President 1973-1974, Paul Harris Fellow in 1978, Past District Governor of District 6460 from 1995-1996, received the Rotary International Commitment to Service Award 2009); Ring One of International Brotherhood of Magicians; Highland Pistol and Rifle Club; Life member - National Rifle Association; Life member - Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; Life member - VFW Post 5694, Highland, IL; former member of the Printers Local.. Graduated from Highland High School in 1946. Served with the US Army from 1946 to 1947 with duty in Italy. He worked for Alton Box Co. from 1947 to 1948; then Journal Printing until 1954; then Belleville News Democrat until 1956; then the Livestock Reporter until1964. In 1964 he purchased the Highland Journal; in 1979 he Incorporated it as Highland Journal Printing and in 1993 he retired from the family business that still is in operation. He served as President of Highland Bowling Enterprises from 1983 to present. He was a major donor of Rotary International, attended 24 International Conventions and served on various International committees. He was a International traveler, avid gardener; wine maker; as a young man enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include: Wife - Shirley A. Federer (nee Schmidt), Highland, IL Daughter - Peggy L. (Hal) Winter, Pocahontas, IL Son - Keith A. Federer, Highland, IL Daughter - Pamela R. (James H.) Schmitt, Highland, IL Son - Kerry D. (Tina) Federer, Highland, IL Grandchild - Scott A.Schmitt, Highland, IL Grandchild - Shawn J. Winter, Highland, IL Grandchild - Christopher D. (Katie) Federer, Highland, IL Grandchild - Wendy E. Winter, Witchita, KS Grandchild - Teri A. Schmitt, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jeremy R. (Heather) Federer, Richmond, KY He was preceded in death by : Mother - Elizabeth L. Federer, nee Iberg, died 9/7/1976 Father - Albert Aloys Federer, Sr., died 11/22/1979 Brother - Albert A. Federer, Jr. infant Brother - Junior Albert Federer, died 7/3/1955 Sister - Ruth Brendel, died 1/20/1986.

Richard S. Federer

January 24, 1928 - December 22, 2010