Richard Jaros
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Richard L. Jaros, age 77, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his son, Kevin's residence. He was born May 20, 1943, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of the late Joseph R. & Ruth Mary (Knowles) Jaros.
Richard was a police officer in Los Angeles, California, from 1968- 1988, he then served as a Deputy Sheriff for Cherokee County in Georgia, until retiring in 1996. Richard served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 199 in Edwardsville.
He is survived by three sons, Kevin Jaros & wife Tina of Paso Robles, California, Christopher Jaros & wife Rebecca of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Robert Jaros & wife Vanessa of Houston, Texas; ten grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Jaros.
He was cremated according to his wishes and will be buried in Buck Road Cemetery in Maryville, Illinois, with full military honors at a later date. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville, Illinois, is in charge of local arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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