Richard Smaus, 89 of Park Ridge, passed away Aug. 9, 2012. WW II Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of Anne for 60 years; dear father of Richard Jr. (Joan), David (Beth) and Susan; loving grandfather of David, Jack and Patrick Cogan; fond brother of Barbara (John) Stack. Longtime member of Mel Tierney American Legion Post # 247, dedicated service to the Northwest Suburban Council of Boy Scouts of America; deacon at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church; member of Chicago Presbytery Council. Co-founder of the Graphic Shop. Visitation Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent, Park Ridge. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 and Online Guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com