Mt. Morris, IL, Richard H. Bourdage, age 85 of Mt. Morris, IL died on January 20, 2014 in his home. Richard was born on January 24, 1928 in Berlin, NH the son of M. Placid & Wilhomina (LaChapelle) Bourdage. Rich was a father, a mentor, and a teacher to many. Rich was a carpenter at heart, loved tinkering with machinery and his garden. Rich will be sadly missed but never forgotten especially by Rusty & Patti and Lori & Randy, and too many others to mention. A memorial gathering will be held on May 24, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. on Moose Road. In lieu of flowers memorial to be established. " Special thanks Rich! You were the dad you didn't have to be." Rusty.