Michael D. Richert

February 5, 1965 - January 29, 2021

Michael D. Richert, 55, of Colona, IL passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on February 5, 1965 in Chicago to Philip and Patricia (Donnelly) Richert. Survivors include his three daughters, Farra Weber of Chicago, IL, Witnee Don of Huntley, IL, and Aliya Richert of Schaumburg, IL; one son, Shane Richert of Crystal Lake; three granddaughters, Mia Rylie Weber, Ava Grace Weber, and Vayda Faye Don and one grandson, Corbin James Don. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kathleen Richert. Michael worked as a welder at John Deere and worked hard his entire life. His passions in life were his children, family, friends, sports, animals and a good time. Michael enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, cooking, movies with his children, board games, bowling, star gazing, bonfires, music, and bird watching. He will always be remembered as living life to the fullest, being a cool dad, and his happy soul. The charming, handsome, loving, kind, brilliant, charismatic, strong, funny, fun, invincible guy he was, will forever be in all of our hearts. He will continue to live on through his children & grandchildren. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center at https://qcawc.org/ Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in Peoria is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidthaller.com