Richard E. Shelton, 68, of Dennison, IL passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1957 at Shelbyville, IL, the son of Richard and Melva Nees Shelton. He married Sandra Callaway on Dec. 9, 1995 and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Karla Evitt, Paula Bonesteel and Kathryn Soulliere; grandchildren, Jamie (Tony) Apone, Angel (Dalton) Hall, Paul James Bonesteel, Linda Soulliere and Casandra Soulliere and great grandchildren, Aiden Chapman, Tony Apone, Will Apone, Gavin Apone, Jaxon Apone, Brently Hall, Kaylee Jean Hall, Alaric Soulliere, Sylas Soulliere and Corvid Sewell. and a cousin , Jeff Maurer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Iva. He loved to watch Westerns and work on mechanical things. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday at Dunlap Cemetery, rural Dennison, IL. There will be no visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.