Richard A. "Rick" Olesky, 61, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, was the loving husband of Jan Olesky (née: Jaglowski); son of Marge Olesky and the late Tony P. Olesky; brother of James (the late Kathy) Olesky and Jean Walsch; and dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Rick is also survived by his beloved pet dog, Smiley. Memorials may be made to NIU Athletic Department, Five Acres Animal Shelter, or Central Grove United Methodist Church.