Richard H. Huelsmann, age 86, of Breese, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. He was born September 6, 1938, in Breese, a son of the late Theodore and Wilhelmina (nee Homann) Huelsmann.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Huelsmann, Wilbert (Agnes) Huelsmann, Roger Huelsmann (twin), and Theodora (Ralph) Wilke.

Richard is survived by his brother, Bernard (Irene) Huelsmann of Breese; sister-in-law, Kathleen Huelsmann of Breese; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, and he enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter presiding. Interment will follow at St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again Friday, December 20, 2024, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to All Saints Academy, St. Dominic Parish, or Breese Nursing Home Activity Fund and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5 ^th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.