Rick Kehias

July 10, 1956 - July 21, 2021

Rick Kehias, 65 of Pana, Illinois died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 5:53 AM at his residence in Pana. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Kennedy & Sons Funeral Home, Pana with Pastor Terry Walters officiating. Visitation will also be Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Kennedy & Sons beginning at 11:00 AM until time of service. Private Inurnment will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana at a later date. Richard Alan Kehias was born Tuesday, July 10, 1956 in Pana, Illinois the son of Avgary George and Victoria Ella (maiden name Romaine) Kehias. He was raised in Pana attending Pana schools and graduated Pana High School with the Class of 1974. Rick also received an Associate’s Degree from Parkland College. Rick Kehias married Carrie Nan Moss on September 2, 1978 in the First United Methodist Church, Pana. Rick was a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service for thirty years, and he was last employed as a driver with CIPT until the time of his death. Rick was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pana and the Pana Lions Club. Rick and his family were active members of Boy Scout Troop 77 in Pana, where he was an Eagle Scout. Later, Rick was a Girl Scout Leader when his two daughters were members. Rick Kehias is survived by his Spouse: Carrie Kehias of Pana; Daughters Kelly Jo Kehias of Pana and Danielle Nicole Kehias of Poulsbo, Washington; Brother: George Kehias (Lois) of Centerville, Ohio; Nephew: Chris Groebe (Jessica); Niece: Jessica Burton; Great-Niece: Kaitlyn Groebe; and Great Nephew: C. J. Burton. Rick is preceded in death by his Parents, Brother: Lawrance Kehias, and Sister Kathryn Groebe.