Richard E. Byrne, Veteran of WWII, loving husband of Jean and the late Norma; devoted father of William and James (Deborah) and the late Annette Lynne; dear brother of John Donald Jr. (Gladys); loving brother-in-law of Beverly (William) Frase; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; also survived by his devoted companion “Son Byrne”. Richard was President and Founder of the National School Bus Company and was awarded the National School Transportation Golden Merit Award. Memorial visitation Friday, Jan. 23 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the SmithCorcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mayo Foundation for Education and Research, Rochester, MN 55905 would be appreciated. 847-359-8020.
