Obituary of Richard Allen Mingo

Richard Allen Mingo was born November 6, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. The baby of the family, being the fourth child to Bernard Eugene and Barbara Jean (Ess) Mingo. After a valiant and long fight with cancer, Rich met the Lord on June 1, 2023.

He was preceded in death by parents Bernard and Barbara Mingo; brother Michael Eugene Mingo; brother-in-law Stephen J. Wojciechowski; and many other grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Rich was a kind gentle soul who always had a smile to greet you. He loved music, concerts, art festivals, and trying new foods at the State and County Fairs. He absolutely loved football, especially the Vikings! The art of gab was his specialty and he loved to chat with his many friends across the country. Many times he would be chatting live with them while watching football games!

Rich loved the outdoors, especially camping. He made Eagle Scout during his Boy Scouting years. He was up for anything, fishing, eating out, movies, going to the zoo or dog parks, and trying new beers at the craft breweries. He loved excursions on his mobility scooter and happy hour at Linda’s deck.

Some favorite memories of Rich are traveling to Branson two years ago, going to church and eating lunch every Sunday, listening to Rich’s music around the campfire, and chilling out at our lunch dates tasting new beers.

Run free Rich, free from all pain, like when we were kids. All of our love to you. Rest in Peace.