Richard Thomas McMillan, 60, of Poplar Grove died on November 22, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 24, 1956 in Elgin, son of Earl and Lois (Koch) McMillan. Richard was a graduate of Dundee High School. He was formerly employed as a paramedic for the Carpentersville Fire Department and at Top Flight Stairs and Rails, where he worked as a carpenter. He was united in marriage to Diana Westphal on November 1, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Rachel (Darryl Roberts) of Elgin, Anna and Connor McMillan of Poplar Grove; step-children, Cherie (Fred) Garvey of Carpentersville, Stacey Walker-Little of Volo, Ryan Walker of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren, DeShea Tullock and Trinity Law of Galena; siblings, Daniel (Sherry) Pender of San Diego, CA, Margaret (Ron) Babcock of Galena, Earl (Patty) McMillan of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Doug (Betty) McMillan of Huntley, Dennis (Verba) McMillan of Azle, TX, Diane (Steve) Guetschow of Palmetto, FL; niece, Heather Guetschow and nephews, Cole Guetschow and Nicholas McMillan. Preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the family. Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford - at Colonial Village. Memorial visitation at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .