ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Richard A. Elwart died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at his home. He was 63.

Mr. Elwart was born in Des Plaines, Ill., and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Prayers will be said Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Mass will be at 11 at Our Lady of the Wayside Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ritaclare Elwart of Arlington Heights; two sons, Brian Elwart of Brookefield, Ill., and David Elwart of Plainfield, Ill.; a brother, Steven Elwart of Vicksburg; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.