Glen 'Rick' Richard Orr

Glen Richard “Rick” Orr, age 70, of Pittsfield, Illinois, passed away on April 4th, 2024, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Illinois. He was born in Quincy, Illinois, on October 7th, 1953, to Glen “Doc” and Dee Woodruff Orr of Fishhook, Illinois. 

Rick grew up in Fishhook and attended school in Perry, Illinois.  He graduated from Perry High School in 1971.  While attending high school and college, he was interested in civics and government.  Rick was also an “Eagle Scout”.  He furthered his education by attending and graduating from Quincy College. After college, Rick became a Deputy Sheriff for the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and eventually a police officer for the City of Pittsfield.  In 1979, he married Madelyn Benson Smith and became an exceptional husband and father to Amanda and Zack Orr. He later worked for PCA and Farm Credit Services as a loan officer and eventually became president of First Bank in Pleasant Hill. He also became a real estate broker and owned his business, “Rick Orr and Associates”. In 1998, he went back to the law enforcement profession. He served as Jail Administrator for the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and eventually became Deputy Director for the Illinois Department of Corrections before retiring.  After retirement, Rick went to work for Central State Bank in Pleasant Hill as a loan reviewer. He served for fifteen (15) years as the Democrat Chairman of the Pike County Democrat Party and was able to attend Democratic National Conventions. He was a member of Masonic Lodge. Rick was known for his sense of humor and personality. He could bring joy and humor to any situation. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, extraordinary sense of humor, and laugh. 

He is survived by his wife of forty-five (45) years, Madelyn; son Zachary (Kylee) Orr; daughter Amanda (Josh Willard) Orr, and grandchildren Chloe, Austin, and Avery Orr and Liam Willard; nephews John Orr, of Griggsville, and Duane Schaefer, of Springfield. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Doc Orr, his mother, Dee Orr, brother John Orr, sister, Sharon Orr Schaefer, niece, Meaghan Orr, and longtime friend, Timmy Griggs. 

Per his wishes, Rick will be cremated with no public service. In lieu of flowers and food, Rick wanted to further his wishes by having memorials made payable to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department Crimes Against Children Fund. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

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