Richard Goldthwaite of Lake Bluff

Richard Scott Goldthwaite II, age 79, of Lake Bluff, IL passed away on December 27, 2024.

He was born February 7, 1945, in New York, NY to duVal Radford Goldthwaite and Mary (nee Stringfellow) Goldthwaite.

Richard shared 40 years and a lifetime of love with his wife, Carol Goldthwaite. He dearly loved his family and spent many happy hours in Wolfeboro, NH at the family cottage, and at Still Point Farm in WI with his daughter Penny, son-In-law Phil, and grandson Will. Although a city boy from Chicago, once he and Carol moved to Lake Bluff – he never looked back. He kept the home humming, wine cellar stocked, and the spices alphabetized. He could talk football as well as recipes. His wit was sharp and his humor “dry”. He happily and consistently marched to the beat of his own drummer to the delight and sometimes surprise of all who loved him.

Many, many years in the wine business led to a treasure of experiences and shenanigans along with many lasting friendships he valued deeply. Richard loved his friends, his Harley, Mo the “super dog”, the Florida Keys, rock concerts, sailing, hockey, fine dining, regular meet ups with his “Cheers” pals, and coffee in the morning on the deck with Carol and the ducks!

He is survived by his wife, Carol, his sister Ward Goldthwaite Griffiths, his daughter Penny (Phil) Molina, grandson Will Beatty, and nieces Mary (Jon) Cooperman, Ward Griffiths.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, duVal Goldthwaite Jr., and brother-in-law, Rich Griffiths.

A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held at a later date.

Donations in his memory may be made to:

Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 or at

www. midwestveteranscloset.org