Richard Marvin Sanborn

Richard Marvin Sanborn 12/29/1934 - 8/10/2021 Richard Marvin Sanborn, 86 of Ocala, FL, went home to heaven on August 10th, 2021 to be with his love Gail. Richard was born on December 29th, 1934 in Racine, WI. He graduated from Horlick High School and went on to receive two Associate of Science degrees from the College of Lake County; one in Horticulture and the other in Library Science. Richard was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved books. His passion for music and singing was endless. He had a wanderlust for life and traveling. He and his wife Gail traveled all over the world with their choir. Richard was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy as a cryptologist. He served our Country for 21 years in which he received several medals and commendations. He went on to be the Post Master in Libertyville, IL. After 20 years he retired to another love "Hawaii, the Big Island" where he lived for 9 years. He eventually moved back to the states and found some amazing friends in Ocala, FL. Richard is survived by his children Sandra (Mark) Crompton of Arlington Heights, IL; Elizabeth (Jim) Eisele of Irmo, SC; Steven (Janet) Sanborn of Ocala, FL; Alison Sanborn of Waukegan, IL; Rachel Sanborn of Waukegan, IL; Rebecca Farias of Chicago, IL; Sarah Gray of Chicago, IL; Debra Wicks of Waukegan, IL; Brenda (John) Edwards of W. Melbourne, FL; Duane Petterec of North Chicago, IL; Bonnie Petterec of Waukegan, IL; Dawn (Matthew) Kurhajec of Beach Park, IL; Sister, Jane (Ronnie) Giovanelli of Kenosha, WI; 27 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gail J. Sanborn of Chicago, IL. His Parents Harold and Blanche Sanborn of Racine, WI; Sister, Carol Sanborn of Beaver Dam, WI and Mary Sanborn of Waukegan, IL, the mother of his 7 children. Richard Marvin Sanborn was the love of our lives and we could not have asked for a better father. We appreciate all the love, support, and sacrifices he has given to his family. He was one of a few good men. Memorial services will be private. Funeral services with military honors will be held at Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery on Friday, September 24th, 2021, at 2:00 pm. A Hui Hou - Till we meet again

Richard Marvin Sanborn

December 29, 1934 - August 10, 2021