Richard W. Sempsrote

January 17, 1942 - April 24, 2008

Richard W. 'Dick' Sempsrote, age 66, of Mattoon, passed away at 1:32 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.\r\n\r\nThe funeral service in his honor will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with Reverend Clyde Masten officiating. Interment will be in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. \r\n\r\nMr. Sempsrote was born in Mattoon on January 17, 1942, the son of Luther D. and Minnie O. (Wellman) Sempsrote. He is survived by a son, Brad Sempsrote of Mattoon; three step-sons, Randy, Mike, and Mark McQueen, all of Nashville, Tennessee; a brother, Don Sempsrote and wife Judy of Punta Gorda, Florida; a special friend and companion, Sue Turner of Mattoon; several step-grandchildren; and one step great grandchild.\r\n\r\nHe was a member of the First Baptist Church and had been employed by General Electric. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #803 & the American Legion of Mattoon. His hobbies included photography and traveling. \r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mattoon. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to light a virtual candle or share a memory.