Richard G. Arthur age 90 of Des Plaines, Ilinois passed away on September 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Arlene A. (nee Schumann) for 60 years. Loving father of Richard W.P. Arthur and Sharon (Tim) Seagrave. Cherished grandfather of Andrew (Jocelyn) Mehring, Justin (Lola) Mehring, Joseph (Karen) Arthur, Taryn (Mike) Rodriguez. Proud great grandfather of Addison and Jase Rodriguez, Sienna, Benjamin and Ella Arthur. Dear brother of the late Willis (Pat) and the late Larry. Mr. Arthur was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Des Plaines fire department for 28 years. Visitation on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christ Church UCC of Des Plaines, christchurchucc.org or Transitions Hospice, www.transitionshspice.com For information please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com.