Richard Cobb "Dick" Oliver , 90, of Granite City, Illinois passed away the evening of November 6, 2020 at his home in Granite City, Illinois. He was born November 18, 1929 in Attica, Indiana and grew up in St. Louis County, Missouri. He married Doris A. (Dauster) Oliver on April 19, 1952 at St. Paul Evangelical Church in Creve Coeur, Missouri and she survives. Dick had a lifelong career in confectionary sales working with Nabisco for 27 years, later working with Singer and Associates for 20 years until his retirement. He then worked part-time with Southern Illinois Sales for over 15 years. The United States Navy Veteran proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a faithful and dedicated member of St. John United Church of Christ in Granite City since 1957. He had served two terms as President of the Church Council, served as an usher throughout the years, was a member of the Church Brotherhood and served on many boards and committees. Dick had served on the St. John Cemetery Board, sang and with the Barbershop Quartet, served as an officer with the Creve Coeur Country Club, volunteered with the Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton with over 1000 volunteer hours. He was also a member of the St. Louis Ambassadors, Granite City Elks Lodge, American Legion in Collinsville and St. John Bowling League and and was a Creve Coeur Squire. he was well known for his skill as an auctioneer and was a talented harmonica player. He had a love of trains and enjoyed his golf, fishing, camping and hunting. He enjoyed traveling with his family and proudly made it to 50 states and several countries throughout the years. He was fun loving and always tried to help others. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends. In addition to his beloved wife, Doris, of 68 years, he is survived by a son and David Richard Oliver and his wife Lisa of Granite City ; a daughter, Diane L. (Oliver) Maher of Granite City ; a grandson David Richard Oliver Jr. and his wife Andrea of Granite City ; two great grandchildren , Lilly and Dale Oliver of Granite City ; a sister-in-law, Betty Pritchett of Troy, Missouri ; many nieces and nephews and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Vallie "Butch" Dierberg; four brothers and two sister-in-laws, infant William Oliver, Robert C. Oliver and Dorothy, John Oliver Jr. and Ken Oliver and Maureen. Burial will be at St. Paul Evangelical Cemetery in Creve Coeur, Missouri with full military honors. Dick was one of he happiest, fun people of all time and everyone in his neighborhood will always be better for knowing him.