Belvidere, IllinoisRichard E. "Dick" Bakke, 68, of Belvidere, IL died in his home Wednesday, January 30, 2008 after a sudden illness. Dick was born August 30, 1939 in Beloit, WI the son of Norman and Tilla (Petterson) Bakke. He was a member of UAW #1268 and retired from Daimler-Chrysler after 30 years of service in 1995. Dick was a member of Luther Valley Church in Beloit WI. He was a loving husband and father for 49 years and will be greatly missed by his family.Richard is survived by his wife Patti Bakke; sons, Eugene Bakke of Loves Park, IL, James (Janis) Bakke of Belvidere, IL; daughters, Julie Bakke of Rockford, IL, Sara (Joe) Paulson of Monroe Center, IL; brother, Dale (Nancy) Bakke of Broadhead, WI; sisters, Ann (Merlin) Thompson, Norma (Charles) McClintic, Sandra (Gerald) Garde all of Beloit; sisters in-law, Kathryn Bakke and Mildred Bakke both of Beloit and several nieces and nephews. Dick is predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Melvin, Earl, Lawrence and Gerald; two sisters, Helen and Hazel.

A memorial will be established in Richard's name in care of his family.