Richard Brian

Churchill

Richard Brian Churchill 62, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Brian was born on April 24, 1964 in Springfield, the son of James and Carole (Springer) Churchill. He married Lisa Ann Cooney in 1990 and together they had two children, Andrew and Molly.

Brian was a 1982 Graduate of Rochester High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree in Fire Science from Lincoln Land Community College, and continued to become a licensed paramedic then went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration. Brian’s love for EMS and Fire Service was carried throughout his whole life. He was the Region 3 EMS coordinator for over 30 years and was instrumental in improving the quality of paramedicine in Springfield and surrounding areas.

He quickly discovered his love for Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness and was nationally recognized for his work in that field.

Brian is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; his father, and his brother Brad.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa; son, Andrew (Maddie Ribaudo) Churchill and Molly (Jay) Fahs; 5 grandchildren, Lillian and James Churchill and Oliver, Carsyn, and Everly Fahs; mother, Carole Churchill; as well as a large extended family he deeply loved.

Visitation will be held at Rochester Fire Protection District, 700 E. Main St. in Rochester, form 4:00-8:00PM on Friday, November 13. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 14 at the fire station. Burial will follow at Rochester Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Prairieland Ambulance or the APL.

Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester is in charge of arrangements.