Richard Benton McClain, 78, of San Jose, Il passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.  Born August 16, 1946 in Peoria to Harold V. and Katherine (Armstrong) McClain, he married Julia “Judy” Dahlem on October 15, 1977 in Peoria. She survives.Also surviving are one brother, Ron (Ann) McClain, one sister, Sue (Mike) Henry of Galesburg and many nieces and nephews.His parents preceded him in death. Richard took classes at Western Illinois University, Illinois Central College and Old Dominion University. He worked at Honeywell in Littleton, Colorado. His division at Honeywell made circuit boards for gathering information used in planes, submarines, and helicopters for the defense of our country. He was so proud of the work he did there. After moving, Richard then worked at Progressive Impressions International until retiring in May 2017.Richard was of the Methodist faith.He enjoyed model cars, trains, oil painting, playing the clarinet, and writing poems. He

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