David B Radley

David Baymiller Radley, age 85, of Peoria, IL, died July 7, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born January 7, 1941, he was predeceased by his parents Martha Baymiller Radley and John Radley, his sister Linda Martel of Santa Rosa, CA, his stepmother Betty Speers Radley, and his beloved wife of 59 years Penelope Anne Radley (Penny), who died December 31, 2025. David married Penny Parks in 1966. They had two children, Laura Radley of Alexandria, VA, and Justin Radley of Sherman Oaks, CA, two grandchildren, Katherine (Kit) Radley and Johnathan Baymiller (Bay) Radley, all of whom survive. His niece, Marcia Willner, of Santa Rosa, CA, also survives. David graduated from Peoria High School in 1959 where he played football (MVP ’58). He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1963 where he served as Sigma Chi chapter president, and he graduated from the University of Illinois School of Law in 1966. He then served in the United States Air Force, and, upon honorable discharge, returned to Peoria to practice law with Verle Safford, Randall West, Medley Tornow, and John Mathers, and then with Carroll Baymiller and William Christison. He later shared offices with William Wombacher, Charles Covey, and Andrew Covey. David was an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Peoria County Bar Association (President ‘90-91), Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Bar Association. He was licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, lower Federal courts, the Illinois Supreme Court, and lower courts in Illinois. He retired in July of 2021 after practicing law 54 years. At various times David belonged to the Creve Coeur Club, IVY Club, Mt. Hawley Country Club, Masonic Lodge #46, Mohammad Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Royal Order of Jesters, Court 40 (Director ‘97). His leisure activities included sailing, golf, genealogy, home landscaping, working on special projects with his children and grandchildren, and taking his grand-dog Spencer on car rides. In lieu of flowers, David asks you to consider a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Dave will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A celebration of life will be held at Lariat Steakhouse in Peoria Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 2:00-5:00PM. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and tributes may be shared a SchmidtHaller.com

David B Radley

January 7, 1941 - July 7, 2026