Richard Campbell

Dr. Richard 'Rich' Campbell, 49, of Pekin, passed away at 6:58 AM Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO to Richard and Jennifer (Smith) Campbell. He married Lara Tidaback on August 15, 1992 at First Christian Church in Pekin. She survives. He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandfather, Richard Campbell and grandmother, Maureen Campbell; and furry family members Numbers, Patches, and Blue. Also surviving are his daughter Ginsey Campbell at home, his mother and father-in-law, Frank and Barbara Tidaback, who were like parents to him since college, and Tiger, Stormy, Midnight, and Sparxi. He was a member of the SCA medieval society, where he was known as Magnus Mac Colyn of the Clan Campbell Breadalbane. He received two James Beard Awards for his cooking, two Purple Frets, a Dragon Tooth Award, as well as several archery awards. Rich was a master chef and enjoyed preparing feasts. He was an avid Broncos fan. He was extremely talented with computers, was a proficient beta tester, and renowned for his ability to assemble working items from the spare parts of several mismatched systems. He was a social bumblebee that never met a stranger. Rich's greatest joy of all was his best buddy, his partner in crime, his daughter Ginsey. In lieu of a Viking funeral, a celebration of his life will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr., Pekin. Visitation will be one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to a college fund that has been established for Ginsey Campbell. Checks may be made out to Barbara Tidaback. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Service Thursday, April 11, 2019 11:00 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554