Richard Talon “Tally” McDonald – Duker & Haugh

Richard Talon “Tally” McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Tally was born on November 11, 1953, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL, son of Richard James McDonald and Phyllis “Kealy” Altgilbers McDonald.
Tally attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Quincy Senior High School. He then graduated from Culver Stockton College in 1975, earning his degree in Business and Economics. At CSC, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduation, Tally enjoyed playing golf with his fraternity brothers at the annual Lambda Chi alumni outing.
Tally married Gretchen Ann “Gracie” Kamphaus on July 5, 1975 in St. Boniface Church in Quincy, IL. They are the parents of Austin, and his wife, Lindsey (Hudson) McDonald and grandparents of Sylvie Grace McDonald.
Tally began his work career with his father at K & B Builders in West Quincy, MO. He also worked many years as a salesperson, and later as a service technician for Pella Windows. Tally also worked at Lowe’s, WoodMart Builders, was a Maintenance Engineer selling industrial lightbulbs, and sold security systems for Alert Security. Tally held several special certifications in cabinetry and woodworking. During retirement he worked for Lowe’s GameMasters, and he enjoyed delivering parts for Quincy Auto Supply.
Tally was a member of “Austin’s Army” at St. Francis Church and NWTF, a local turkey association. He was proud to have attended Men’s Cursillo #173.
Tally loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time with Austin and family at their camp near Timewell, IL. He loved watching and learning all about trains and sitting in the back yard keeping his eyes on all species of birds. He knew all of their voices, calls, and songs. Tally enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family all over the United States. He was the beloved owner of his dogs, Buster Bear and Gunner Ace. Tally also recently became a proud grandpa for Austin’s pup, Kody James.
Tally was the life of the party sitting around a fire with friends and family. No one had a more wonderful, dry sense of humor. His wit was one of a kind, and no one had better “one-liners.” He brought cheer and laughter to all in his presence.
In recent years, Tally really enjoyed taking long walks and riding his E-bike along the Mississippi on the bottom roads. No one, or no activity, gave him more pleasure than spending time with his granddaughter, Sylvie. She was the love of his life.
Tally is survived by his wife, Gretchen, his son, Austin, eight siblings, Michaeleen (Miki) McDonald and her husband, Kent Kamphaus, of Springfield, IL; Dominic McDonald and his wife, Lisa (Hinton) of Quincy, IL; Kim Hilgenbrinck and her husband, Michael, of Bloomington, IL; Damian McDonald and his wife Lisa (Robey) of Mendon, IL; Christopher McDonald and his wife, Lisa (Kohl) of Liberty, IL; Jennifer McDonald of Bloomington, IL; Gerese (Gerri) Elbe and her husband, Michael, of Quincy, IL; and Blaise McDonald and his wife, Wendy (Marshall) of Liberty, MO. Tally is also survived by brother and sister-in-law, Randy and his wife, Norma (Ehrhardt) Kamphaus of Raleigh, North Carolina.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tally was preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother, Jack, his grandparents, Edward and Carrie Altgilbers, and Mary Ann Kill and Robert McDonald, and his mother and father-in-law, Nancy (Roberts) and Richard Kamphaus.
Tally, Gretchen, and their family are deeply grateful for the love, support, and prayers. Tally’s quiet strength, unwavering kindness, and deep love for his family and friends will never be forgotten.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM and Saturday morning, May 10, 2025 from 9:00-9:30 AM. at St. Anthony Church. Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, nephew and Godson of the deceased will serve as officiant. Chase fondly referred to Tally as “Uncle Don Corleone.”
Memorials may be made to the Masses at St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy University’s Chapel, Up ad Down Country for Down’s Syndrome, or the St. Louis Hope Lodge for supporting cancer patients. Service arrangements are with Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.
Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com